Audi SQ8 VS BMW iX1 Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

Comparing Audi SQ8 and BMW iX1 is honestly not complicated once you see them side by side. Engine, mileage, price, features – the table below covers all four. Five minutes of reading and you will have a clear direction.

Difference between Audi SQ8 vs BMW iX1

Comparing top models: V8 TFSI vs LWB. Audi SQ8's top variant is priced ₹126.32 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Max Power, ADAS, Transmission and Fuel Type.

Max Power

V8 TFSI

500bhp@5500rpm

LWB

204bhp

ADAS

V8 TFSI

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

LWB

Forward Collision Warning, Speed Assist System, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive High Beam Assist

Transmission

V8 TFSI

8-Speed Automatic

LWB

Single Speed Automatic

Fuel Type

V8 TFSI

Petrol

LWB

Electric

Key Highlights of Audi SQ8 vs BMW iX1

Specification	Audi SQ8	BMW iX1
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹177.72 Lakh	₹51.40 Lakh
Engine	3996 cc
Max Power	500bhp@5500rpm	204bhp
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	Single Speed Automatic
Mileage (ARAI)	11 kmpl
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	5 Seater
Body Type	SUV	SUV

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Audi SQ8

V8 TFSI ▾

₹177.72 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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BMW iX1

LWB ▾

₹51.40 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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BMW iX1 · LWB

51.40 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹84,364/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Audi SQ8 vs BMW iX1 EMI

Audi SQ8 EMI will be ₹291,696 per month and BMW iX1 EMI will be ₹84,364 per month on a standard 5-year bank loan.

⊞ Engine & Transmission 10 ▲

Engine	3996 cc	—
Engine Type	8 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	—
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Mileage (ARAI)	11	—
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	500bhp@5500rpm	204bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm	250Nm
Emission Standard	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	Single Speed Automatic
Regenerative Braking	—	Yes

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 3 ▲

Length Width Height	5005 mm × 2190 mm × 1695 mm	4616 mm × 1845 mm × 1612 mm
Wheelbase	3000 mm	2800 mm
Seating Capacity	5	5

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 14 ▲

Front Suspension	Air suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering	Electric	Electric
Additional Steering Features	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Tyres	—	225/55 R18 Tubeless
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	—	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	—	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	—

⊞ Exterior 8 ▲

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

⊞ Safety & Security 7 ▲

ADAS	Automatic Emergency Braking, Speed Assist System, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Forward Collision Warning, Speed Assist System, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive High Beam Assist
Airbags	8	8
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	—	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	—	No
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	With Guidedlines
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Drive Modes	Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road and All-road	—
Charging Ports	Yes	Yes
Seat Upholstery	—	Leatherette
Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Powered & Folding	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	12 Front & Rear
USB Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
GPS Navigation System	Yes	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

Skyscraper Grey Metallic

Mineral White Metallic

Carbon Black Metallic

Portimao Blue Metallic

Sparkling Copper Grey Metallic

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

BMW iX1 comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	BMW iX1 Rs. 51.40 Lakh Ex-Showroom	BMW X1 LWB Rs. 49.90 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz GLA Rs. 51.80 Lakh - 55.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Nissan X-Trail Rs. 48.20 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Honda ZR-V Rs. 47.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Skoda Kodiaq Rs. 36.99 Lakh - 46.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	Single Speed Automatic	7	7 / 8	CVT Automatic	CVT Automatic	7
Engine	-	1499 cc	1332 cc - 1950 cc	1498 cc	1993 cc	1984 cc
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol / Diesel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	204 bhp	154.21 bhp	160.92 bhp - 187.74 bhp	161 bhp	181 bhp	201 bhp
Mileage	-	15.5 kmpl	17.4 - 18.9 kmpl	13.7 kmpl	22.8 kmpl	14.86 kmpl
Boot Space	-	540 Litres	425 Litres	177 Litres	380 Litres	281 Litres
Airbags	8	8	7	7	8	9