Short answer: the Land Rover Discovery is the only diesel here and has by far the most torque, the Audi Q7 is the cheapest and has the strongest petrol, and the Volvo XC90 sits between them with a four-cylinder mild-hybrid. All three have seven seats. The Q7 starts at about ₹88 lakh*, the XC90 costs ₹98.80 lakh* and the Discovery costs ₹1.26 crore* to ₹1.39 crore* ex-showroom.
Key facts.
Land Rover Discovery: ₹1.26 crore* to ₹1.39 crore*. A 3.0-litre six-cylinder mild-hybrid diesel with 350hp and 700Nm. Seven seats.
Volvo XC90: ₹98.80 lakh*. A 2.0-litre four-cylinder mild-hybrid petrol (B5) with 250hp and 360Nm. Seven seats.
Audi Q7: about ₹88 lakh* to ₹97 lakh*. A 3.0-litre V6 turbo-petrol with 340hp. Seven seats. Autocar India lists a new-generation Q7 as upcoming.
Price and specifications compared.
Land Rover Discovery | Volvo XC90 | Audi Q7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price* | ₹1.26 crore | ₹98.80 lakh | ₹88 lakh |
Fuel | Diesel, mild hybrid | Petrol, mild hybrid | Petrol |
Engine | 3.0-litre six, 350hp, 700Nm | 2.0-litre four, 250hp, 360Nm | 3.0-litre V6, 340hp |
Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Drive | AWD | AWD | quattro AWD |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Price | Audi Q7 | It starts about ₹10.80 lakh* below the XC90 and ₹38 lakh* below the Discovery. |
Torque and towing | Discovery | Its 700Nm diesel is the strongest pulling engine here, which suits heavy loads and long highway runs. |
Petrol power | Audi Q7 | 340hp from a 3.0-litre V6, against 250hp for the XC90. |
Diesel availability | Discovery | It is the only one of the three with a diesel engine. |
Seven seats | Tie | All three have three rows of seats. |
Who each one suits.
Choose the Land Rover Discovery if you want a diesel, plenty of torque for a full load, and Land Rover's off-road focus in a seven-seater.
Choose the Volvo XC90 if you prefer a petrol mild-hybrid four-cylinder and Volvo's Scandinavian design.
Choose the Audi Q7 if you want the lowest price and the most powerful petrol. If you can wait, check the new-generation Q7 that Autocar India lists as upcoming.
Test drive the Discovery in Noida.
Shiva Motocorp at A-108, Sector 5, Noida, can arrange a Discovery test drive and an on-road quote for your city and registration type. See our Land Rover dealer page for Delhi NCR. Need seven seats for less? Read Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Volvo XC60 vs Audi Q5, or look at the seven-seat Defender 110.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is cheapest: Discovery, XC90 or Q7?
The Audi Q7, from about ₹88 lakh* ex-showroom. The Volvo XC90 costs ₹98.80 lakh* and the Land Rover Discovery starts at ₹1.26 crore*.
Is the Land Rover Discovery available with a diesel engine?
Yes. The Discovery is sold with a 3.0-litre six-cylinder mild-hybrid diesel making 350hp and 700Nm.
Do the XC90 and Q7 have diesel engines in India?
No. The XC90 uses a 250hp 2.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol and the Q7 a 340hp 3.0-litre V6 petrol.
Do all three have seven seats?
Yes. The Discovery, XC90 and Q7 all have three rows and seat seven.
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.
Autocar India: Land Rover Discovery, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Volvo XC90, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Audi Q7, 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.
