Audi SQ8 VS Volvo XC90 Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

Audi SQ8 and Volvo XC90 are both known as practical family cars. If you regularly have four or five people in the car then space and seating matter as much as mileage. Check the full spec table before finalising anything.

Difference between Audi SQ8 vs Volvo XC90

Comparing top models: V8 TFSI vs B5 AWD. Audi SQ8's top variant is priced ₹79.92 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Mileage (ARAI), Airbags, ADAS and Drive Modes.

Mileage (ARAI)

V8 TFSI

B5 AWD

12.35 kmpl

Airbags

V8 TFSI

B5 AWD

ADAS

V8 TFSI

Automatic Emergency Braking, Speed Assist System, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert

B5 AWD

Automatic Emergency Braking, Oncoming Lane Mitigation, Speed Assist System, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Monitor, Autonomous Parking

Drive Modes

V8 TFSI

Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road and All-road

B5 AWD

Key Highlights of Audi SQ8 vs Volvo XC90

Specification	Audi SQ8	Volvo XC90
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹177.72 Lakh	₹97.80 Lakh
Engine	3996 cc	1969 cc
Max Power	500bhp@5500rpm	247bhp
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	Automatic
Mileage (ARAI)	11 kmpl	12.35 kmpl
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	7 Seater
Body Type	SUV	SUV

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Audi SQ8

V8 TFSI ▾

₹177.72 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Volvo XC90

B5 AWD ▾

₹97.80 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Audi SQ8 · V8 TFSI

177.72 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹291,696/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Volvo XC90 · B5 AWD

97.80 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹160,521/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Audi SQ8 vs Volvo XC90 EMI

Plan your budget: Audi SQ8 needs ₹291,696 per month and Volvo XC90 needs ₹160,521 per month as monthly EMI.

⊞ Engine & Transmission 9 ▲

Engine	3996 cc	1969 cc
Engine Type	8 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage (ARAI)	11	12.35 kmpl
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	500bhp@5500rpm	247bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm	360Nm
Emission Standard	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	Automatic

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 3 ▲

Length Width Height	5005 mm × 2190 mm × 1695 mm	4953 mm × 2140 mm × 1773 mm
Wheelbase	3000 mm	2984 mm
Seating Capacity	5	7

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 13 ▲

Front Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Steering	Electric	Electric
Additional Steering Features	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	—	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	—
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	No
Hill Hold Control	—	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes

⊞ Exterior 9 ▲

Sunroof	Panoramic	—
Spoiler	—	Yes
Roof Rails	—	Yes
Antenna	Shark Fin	—
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	—	Yes

⊞ Safety & Security 7 ▲

ADAS	Automatic Emergency Braking, Speed Assist System, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Automatic Emergency Braking, Oncoming Lane Mitigation, Speed Assist System, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Monitor, Autonomous Parking
Airbags	8	7
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	—	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	—	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	—	Yes

⊞ Comfort & Interior 18 ▲

Air Conditioner	Yes (with Rear Vents)	Yes (with Rear Vents)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Assist	360° Camera	360° Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Height & Reach	—
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	With Guidedlines	—
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Drive Modes	Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road and All-road	1
Charging Ports	Yes	Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	—	Yes
Split Rear Seat	60:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Power Windows	Front & Rear	—
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Powered & Folding	—
Rain-sensing Wipers	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Defogger	—	Yes

⊞ Tech & Features 7 ▲

Infotainment Screen	Yes	Yes
Audio System	17 Front & Rear	19 Front & Rear
USB Compatibility	Yes	: 1
Bluetooth Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
GPS Navigation System	Yes	—
Wireless Charger	Yes	Yes

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

Daytona Grey Pearl Effect

Mythos Black Metallic

Waitomo Blue Metallic

Ascari Blue Metallic

Sakhir Gold Metallic

Chilli Red Mettalic

Glacier White Metallic

Satellite Silver Metallic

Mulberry Red

Onyx Black

Crystal White

Vapour Grey

Denim Blue

Bright Dusk

Audi SQ8 comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Audi SQ8 Rs. 177.72 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Rs. 133.50 Lakh - 148.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz GLS Rs. 132.07 Lakh - 143.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	8	1	9
Engine	3996 cc	-	2999 cc - 2925 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric	Petrol / Diesel
Max Power	500 bhp	355 bhp - 536.40 bhp	375.48 bhp - 362.07 bhp
Mileage	11 kmpl	-	12 kmpl
Boot Space	604 Litres	-	-
Airbags	8	6	10

Volvo XC90 comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Volvo XC90 Rs. 97.80 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 Rs. 99.85 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz GLE Rs. 100.00 Lakh - 116.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz GLC Rs. 77.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	Automatic	9	9	9
Engine	1969 cc	1991 cc	1993 cc - 1950 cc	1993 cc - 1999 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel / Petrol	Diesel / Petrol
Max Power	247 bhp	416 bhp	265.52 bhp - 375.48 bhp	194.44 bhp - 254.79 bhp
Mileage	12.35 kmpl	10 kmpl	11.17 - 16 kmpl	12.7 - 18 kmpl
Boot Space	680 Litres	545 Litres	630 Litres	620 Litres
Airbags	7	6	9	7