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 2.49 Cr ex-showroom for Performance (Petrol) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 11.50 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel). 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 9 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Thar has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Petrol top model).

RS Q8 Vs Thar

Key Highlights	Audi RS Q8	Mahindra Thar
On Road Price	Rs.2,86,32,427^*	Rs.19,91,708^*
Mileage (city)	-	8 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	3998	1997
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Audi RS Q8
Rs2.49 Cr^*
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Mahindra Thar
Rs17 Lakh^*
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Audi RS Q8
Performance
2.49 Cr^*
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Mahindra Thar
Earth Edition AT
17 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Performance	Earth Edition AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.2,86,32,427^*	Rs.19,91,708^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.5,44,992/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.39,081/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.9,89,427	Rs.95,800
User Rating	4.5 Based on 2 Reviews	4.5 Based on 1362 Reviews
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Basic Information

Performance

Earth Edition AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.2,86,32,427^*

Rs.19,91,708^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.5,44,992/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.39,081/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.9,89,427

Rs.95,800

User Rating

4.5

Based on 2 Reviews

4.5

Based on 1362 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	V8 Engine	mStallion 150 TGDi
Displacement (cc)	3998	1997
No. of Cylinders	88 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	632bhp	150.19bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	850Nm	300Nm@1250-3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	6-Speed AT
Drive Type	-	4WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

V8 Engine

mStallion 150 TGDi

Displacement (cc)

3998

1997

No. of Cylinders

88 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

632bhp

150.19bhp@5000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	8
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	9
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	9	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	57
Emission Norm Compliance	-	BS VI 2.0
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering Type	Electric	Hydraulic
Steering Column	-	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Drum
0-100kmph (Seconds)	3.6 s	-
Tyre Size	-	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless All-Terrain
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link, Solid Axle

Steering Type

Electric

Hydraulic

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	-	3985
Width (mm)	-	1820
Height (mm)	-	1855
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	226
Wheel Base (mm)	-	2450
Approach Angle	-	41.2
Break Over Angle	-	26.2
Departure Angle	-	36
Seating Capacity	5	4
No. of Doors	-	3
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	50:50 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	-	Front
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	-	Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
Massage Seats	Front	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front Only	-
Heated Seats	Front Only	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front & Rear	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

4 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Rear Reading Lamp

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	-
Additional Features	-	Dashboard Grab Handle For Front passenger,MID Display in Instrument Cluster (Coloured),Adventure Statistics,Decorative Vin Plate (Individual to Thar Earth Edition),Headrest (Embossed Dune Design),Stiching ( Beige Stitching elements & Earth branding),Thar branding on door pads (Desert Fury Coloured),Twin Peak logo on Steering ( Dark Chrome),Steering Wheel elements (Desert Fury Coloured),AC Vents (Dual Tone),HVAC housing (Piano black),Center gear Console & Cup Holder accents (Dark Chrome)
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Daytona Grey Pearl EffectMythos Black MetallicWaitomo Blue MetallicAscari Blue MetallicSakhir Gold MetallicChilli Red MettalicGlacier White MetallicSatellite Silver Metallic+3 MoreRS Q8 Colours	Everest WhiteRage RedGalaxy GreyDeep ForestDesert FuryNapoli Black+1 MoreThar Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	Hard Top,All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Fender-mounted Radio Antenna,Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel,Illuminated Key Ring,Body Colour (Satin Matte Desert Fury Colour),ORVMs Inserts (Desert Fury Coloured),Vertical slats on the Front grille (Desert Fury Coloured),Mahindra Wordmark (Matte Black),Thar branding (Matte Black),4x4 badging (Matte black With red accents),Automatic badging (Matte black With red accents),Gear Knob accents (Dark Chrome)
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	-	Front
Boot Opening	Powered	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	-	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless All-Terrain
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Daytona Grey Pearl EffectMythos Black MetallicWaitomo Blue MetallicAscari Blue MetallicSakhir Gold Metallic+3 MoreRS Q8 Colours

Everest WhiteRage RedGalaxy GreyDeep ForestDesert Fury+1 MoreThar Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	-	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	-	4
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	-	4
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	7
Connectivity	Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	4
Rear Entertainment System	Yes	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	BlueSense
Tweeter	-	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Audi RS Q8
- Sharp exterior styling looks aggressive and commands good road presence
- Sportier interior retains the standard Q8's luxury
- Explosive performance makes it a superb highway machine
- For a sporty car with big 23-inch wheels, the ride quality is surprisingly good
- Supercar-like handling and braking performance
Mahindra Thar
- Attention grabbing design. Looks macho and has stronger road presence than ever before.
- Available with petrol and diesel engines with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions for both.
- Design better suited for off-roading than before. Big improvements in departure angle, breakover angle and ground clearance.
- More tech: Brake based differential locking system, auto locking rear mechanical differential, shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, 7-inch touchscreen with off-road gauges, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and navigation
- Good quality interior with better practicality than before. The Thar is now more family friendly.
- Improved noise vibration and harshness management. Doesn’t feel crude or outdated to drive anymore.
- More configurations: Fixed soft top, fixed hardtop or convertible soft top, available as a 6- or 4- seater

Audi RS Q8
- Parking sensors are highly sensitive in traffic
- Touchscreen for AC control is tough to use on the go
Mahindra Thar
- Stiff ride quality. Deals with bad roads well but sharp bumps can unsettle the cabin quite easily
- Old school ladder frame SUV and behaves like one. Loads of body roll even on mild curves
- Some cabin flaws: Rear windows aren’t openable, pedal box leaves no proper space to rest your left foot even in the automatic and thick B pillars create large blind spots to the side
- It’s a heavily improved/polished version of a hardcore off-roader but not an alternative to more practical, comfortable, feature rich compact/sub compact SUVs

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