Short answer: the Land Rover Discovery Sport is the cheapest of these three and the only one with seven seats and a diesel engine. It starts at ₹63.37 lakh*, against ₹65.55 lakh* for the Audi Q5 and ₹70.90 lakh* for the Volvo XC60 ex-showroom. The three petrol engines are almost equal on power, so the choice comes down to seats, fuel and badge.
Key facts.
Land Rover Discovery Sport: from ₹63.37 lakh*. A 2.0-litre petrol with 247hp and 365Nm or a 2.0-litre diesel with 201hp and 430Nm. Seven seats (5+2).
Audi Q5: ₹65.55 lakh* to ₹70.73 lakh*. A 2.0-litre turbo-petrol with 249hp and 370Nm. Five seats.
Volvo XC60: ₹70.90 lakh*. One fully loaded variant with a 2.0-litre mild-hybrid turbo-petrol making 250hp and 360Nm, an 8-speed automatic and AWD. Five seats.
Price and specifications compared.
Land Rover Discovery Sport | Audi Q5 | Volvo XC60 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price* | ₹63.37 lakh | ₹65.55 lakh | ₹70.90 lakh |
Petrol | 2.0-litre, 247hp, 365Nm | 2.0-litre, 249hp, 370Nm | 2.0-litre mild hybrid, 250hp, 360Nm |
Diesel | 2.0-litre, 201hp, 430Nm | Not offered | Not offered |
Seats | 7 (5+2) | 5 | 5 |
Drive | AWD | quattro AWD | AWD |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Price | Discovery Sport | It starts ₹2.18 lakh* below the Q5 and ₹7.53 lakh* below the XC60. |
Seats | Discovery Sport | It is the only one with a third row. |
Diesel | Discovery Sport | It is the only one with a diesel, which has the most torque here at 430Nm. |
Petrol power | Tie | 247hp, 249hp and 250hp are too close to separate. The Q5 has the most petrol torque at 370Nm. |
Simple buying | Volvo XC60 | One fully loaded variant, so there are no option packs to compare. |
Who each one suits.
Choose the Discovery Sport if you sometimes carry more than five people, want a diesel, or want the lowest price of the three.
Choose the Audi Q5 if you only need five seats and want the most petrol torque.
Choose the Volvo XC60 if you want one well-equipped version and no decisions about options.
Test drive the Discovery Sport in Noida.
Shiva Motocorp at A-108, Sector 5, Noida, can arrange a Discovery Sport test drive and an on-road quote for your city and registration type. See our Land Rover dealer page for Delhi NCR. Also read Range Rover Evoque vs BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC and, if you need a bigger seven-seater, Land Rover Discovery vs Volvo XC90 vs Audi Q7.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is cheapest: Discovery Sport, XC60 or Q5?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport, from ₹63.37 lakh* ex-showroom. The Audi Q5 starts at ₹65.55 lakh* and the Volvo XC60 costs ₹70.90 lakh*.
Is the Discovery Sport a seven-seater?
Yes. It has a 5+2 layout. The XC60 and the Q5 seat five.
Is the Discovery Sport available with a diesel engine?
Yes. The 2.0-litre diesel makes 201hp and 430Nm. The XC60 and the Q5 are petrol only.
Which has the most powerful petrol engine?
They are almost equal: 250hp for the XC60, 249hp for the Q5 and 247hp for the Discovery Sport.
Related comparisons.
Terms and conditions.
*Prices are starting ex-showroom prices in India, checked in November 2026. They can change without notice.
*Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, road tax, insurance, accessories, extended warranty and other charges. On-road prices depend on the state of registration, the variant and whether the vehicle is registered to a person or a company.
*Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures as reported by the sources below. Performance, range and fuel-economy figures are claimed, not measured by us.
*Round winners are our editorial judgement based on published prices and specifications. They are not the result of a road test.
*Offers, availability, colours, seating layouts and delivery times vary by variant and over time. Confirm the current price and an on-road quote with Shiva Motocorp, Noida before you book.
Sources.
Land Rover India: model prices, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Land Rover Discovery Sport, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Volvo XC60, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Audi Q5, checked November 2026
Disclosure: Shiva Group publishes this newsroom and is an authorised Land Rover dealer through Shiva Motocorp, A-108, Sector 5, Noida.
About Shiva Group
Shiva Group is a family-owned automotive retail group with a legacy since 1928 and in automotive retail since 1972. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the Group is an authorised sales and service partner for nine brands across two-wheelers, cars and SUVs, and commercial vehicles — Bajaj, Chetak, KTM, Triumph, Mahindra, Land Rover, MG Select, Bajaj Three-Wheelers and Mahindra Commercial — with a network across Delhi NCR and North India.
