Audi RS Q8 vs Mahindra Thar Comparison

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4.0 TFSI Quattro
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LX 4-Str Hard Top AT
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4.0 TFSI Quattro
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Audi RS Q8 vs Mahindra Thar

Should you buy Audi RS Q8 or Mahindra Thar? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi RS Q8 price starts at Rs 2.17 Cr ex-showroom for 4.0 TFSI Quattro (Petrol) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 13.53 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt 4-Str Convert Top (Petrol). RS Q8 has 3998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the RS Q8 has a mileage of - (Petrol top model)> and the Thar has a mileage of 15.2 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Basic Information	4.0 TFSI Quattro	LX 4-Str Hard Top AT
Brand Name	Audi	Mahindra
On Road Price	Rs.2,47,95,569^#	Rs.18,54,813^#
Offers & Discount	No	No
User Rating	3.8 Based on 1 Review	4.3 Based on 207 Reviews
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.4,79,025 Check Now	Rs.36,077 Check Now
Insurance	Rs.6,55,509 RS Q8 Insurance	Rs.99,798 Thar Insurance
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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	V8 Twin Turbo Engine	mStallion 150 TGDi Engine
Displacement (cc)	3998	1997
No Of Cylinder	88 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	No	No
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	591.39bhp@6000rpm	150bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	800nm@2200-4500rpm	320nm@1500-3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	Direct Engine
Compression Ratio	-	9.5:1
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	8-speed tiptronic	6 Speed
Mild Hybrid	Yes	No
Drive Type	AWD	4X4
Clutch Type	Dual-Clutch	No
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Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage (City)	No	8.0 kmpl
Mileage (WLTP)	8.26 kmpl	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	85.0 (Litres)	57.0 (Litres)
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI
Top Speed (Kmph)	305	No
Drag Coefficient	No	No
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Sport Adaptive Air Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Sport Adaptive Air Suspension	Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Shock Absorbers Type	Anti Roll Bar	-
Steering Type	Electric	Power
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.25m
Front Brake Type	ceramic Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	ceramic Ventilated Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	305	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	3.8	-
Braking (100-0kmph)	-	40.27m
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI
Tyre Size	295/35 R23	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Alloy Wheel Size	23 inch	R18
Quarter Mile	-	17.30s@126.62kmph
0-100Kmph (Tested)	-	10.21s
City driveability (20-80kmph)	-	6.08s
Braking (80-0 kmph)	-	25.73m
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Sport Adaptive Air Suspension

Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Rear Suspension

Sport Adaptive Air Suspension

Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Shock Absorbers Type

Anti Roll Bar

Steering Type

Electric

Power

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5012	3985
Width (mm)	2190	1855
Height (mm)	1751	1844
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	226
Wheel Base (mm)	2998	2450
Front Tread (mm)	994	1520
Rear Tread (mm)	1020	1520
Kerb Weight (kg)	2390	-
Grossweight (kg)	3015	-
Rear Headroom (mm)	981	-
Front Headroom (mm)	1044	-
Front Shoulder Room (mm)	1512	-
Rear Shoulder Room (mm)	1486	-
Seating Capacity	5	4
No. of Doors	5	3
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	No
Power Boot	No	-
Power folding 3rd Row Seat	-	No
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	No
Remote Climate Control (A/C)	-	No
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	-
Remote Engine Start/Stop	-	No
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	No
Remote Horn & Light Control	-	No
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Cup Holders Front	Yes	No
Cup Holders Rear	Yes	No
Rear AC Vents	Yes	No
Heated Seats Front	Yes	No
Heated Seats Rear	-	No
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Find My Car Location	-	No
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	No
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Smart Key Band	No	No
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Glove Box Cooling	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front Door
Voice Control	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles	Yes	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	-	No
Central Console Armrest	Yes	No
Tailgate Ajar	Yes	No
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	No
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	-	Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat, Reclining Mechanism, Adjustable Headrests, 50:50 Split in Rear Seat, Tool Kit Organiser, Lockable Glovebox, Illuminated Key Ring, Utility hook in backrest of co-driver seat,Centre roof lamp,Rear Demister,Dashboard Grab handle for front passenger
Massage Seats	Front	No
Memory Function Seats	Front	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	No
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	2	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Windows Front

Power Windows Rear

Power Boot

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	No
Fabric Upholstery	-	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	No	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	No
Glove Compartment	No	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	-	No
Cigarette Lighter	No	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	No
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	No
Interior Lighting	Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp	-
Additional Features	Sports contoured flat bottomed steering wheel, Contour/Ambient lighting package, Sports seats in front with Alcantara/leather combination Upholstery	All-New Interiors, Coloured MID Display in Instrument Cluster,Adventure Statistics,Adventure Connect: Calendar Integration
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
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Available Colors	Orca Black MetallicGlacier white MetallicGalaxy-Blue-MetallicDragon Orange MetallicDaytona Gray PearlescentFloret Silver MetallicMatador Red MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicDeep black+4 MoreRS Q8 Colors	Galaxy GreyAquamarineRocky BeigeMystic CopperRed RageNapoli Black+1 MoreThar Colors
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror	-	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Washer	-	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Removable Or Convertible Top	-	No
Roof Carrier	-	No
Sun Roof	Optional	-
Moon Roof	Optional	No
Side Stepper	Optional	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	No
Integrated Antenna	Yes	No
Chrome Grille	No	No
Chrome Garnish	No	-
Dual Tone Body Colour	-	No
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Projector Headlamps	-	No
Halogen Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Foglamps	-	No
Roof Rail	Yes	No
Lighting	LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)	LED Tail lamps
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	No
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlights	Yes	No
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	No
Additional Features	RS Scuff Plates, High Gloss Styling Package, HD Matrix LED Headlamps with Dynamic light design (optional) RS Sports Exhaust System (optional) Black Styling Package with Black Mirror Housing and roof rails (optional) RS Steel brakes with brake calipers in Red (optional) 23" Cast Aluminium alloy Wheels 23" 5-Y-spoke rotor style Matt Titanium Gray (optional) 23" Alloy wheels in 5-Y-spoke rotor, Anthracite Black, diamond-turned (optional) 23" 5-Y-spoke rotor style (optional) 23" 5-Y-spoke rotor style Black (optional)	Hard Top, Dual Tone Bumpers,Bonnet Latches, Deep Silver Finish Vertical Slats on the Front Grille, R18 Deep Silver Alloy Wheels with Thar Branding, Wheel Arch Cladding, Moulded Side Foot Steps, Fender-mounted Radio Antenna, Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel
Tyre Size	295/35 R23	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size	-	-
Alloy Wheel Size	23	R18
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Available Colors

Orca Black MetallicGlacier white MetallicGalaxy-Blue-MetallicDragon Orange MetallicDaytona Gray Pearlescent+4 MoreRS Q8 Colors

Galaxy GreyAquamarineRocky BeigeMystic CopperRed Rage+1 MoreThar Colors

Body Type

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Adjustable Headlights

Safety
Anti Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	No	Yes
No Of Airbags	8	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Front	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	No
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Clutch Lock	Yes	No
EBD	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Features	-	Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle, Mechanical Locking Differential, Brake Locking Differential, Washable Floor with Drain Plugs, Welded Tow Hooks in Front & Rear, Tow Hitch Protection, ESP with Roll-over Mitigation,Roll Cage, Panic Braking Signal, Vehicle Over-speed Warning, Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch, Tyre Direction Monitoring System,Automatic Hub Lock
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	No
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads Up Display	Yes	No
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	No
Lane Watch Camera	-	No
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	No
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	No
360 View Camera	Yes	No
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Safety

Anti Lock Braking System

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Cd Player	No	No
Cd Changer	No	No
Dvd Player	No	No
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	No
Mirror Link	No	No
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated2DINAudio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	No
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	Yes	No
Compass	Yes	-
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen Size	-	7 Inch
Connectivity	,Android Auto,	-
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
Internal Storage	-	No
Number Of Speaker	-	4
Additional Features	-	2 Tweeters, BlueSense App Connectivity,SMS Read-Out
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Warranty
Introduction Date	No	No
Warranty Time	No	No
Warranty Distance	No	No

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