Haval H9 vs Audi SQ8
What's the difference?

Haval H9

$17,758 - $24,990

2019 price

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Audi SQ8

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2025 price

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Summary

2019 Haval H9

2025 Audi SQ8

By Laura Berry

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 2.0L

Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

10.9L/100km (combined)

11.9L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Great value
Advanced safety equipment
Spacious and practical

Understated but elegant looks
Gusty engine that delivers serious power
Comfortably fits a large family

Dislikes

Seats could be more comfortable
Agricultural driving dynamics
No diesel engine available

Never hits any thrilling notes
Technology is harder than it needs to be
Internal storage could be better

2019 Haval H9 Summary

Not content with being China’s biggest auto brand, Haval is trying to win Australia over and is now throwing everything it’s got at us in the form of its H9 flagship SUV.

Think of the H9 as an alternative to seven-seat off-roaders such as the SsangYong Rexton or Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and you’re on the right track.

We tested the top-grade Ultra in the H9 range when it came to live with my family for a week.

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2025 Audi SQ8 Summary

The Audi SQ8 has had a mid-life refresh but this upper large SUV still offers luxury with its powerful V8 engine that fans know and love, as well as the features you would expect in a top model.

It competes against the Mercedes-AMG GLE and Porsche Cayenne but we’re family testing the SQ8 to see how it handles domestic life.

Keep reading to see what we’ve discovered.

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Deep dive comparison

2019 Haval H9 2025 Audi SQ8

Verdict

There's a lot to like about the Havel H9 - it's great value, practical and spacious, packed with advanced safety tech, and also darn good looking. More comfortable seats would be an improvement and so would a better feel to the cabin materials and switchgear.

As for the H9's on-road performance - the 2.0-litre engine isn't the most responsive and the ladder frame chassis limits its dynamics.

So, unless you need an off-road SUV the H9 is borderline overkill in the city, where you could step into something without four-wheel drive and with more car-like comfort and handling.

Verdict

The Audi SQ8 isn’t your typical performance SUV. It’s more refined and less flashy. The tech can be more complicated than it needs to be and if you’re wanting that V8 soundscape, you won’t find it here.

However, the handling and on road experience are superb plus you can comfortably haul the family around and look good doing it.

Haval H9 vs Audi SQ8 What's the difference?

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Haval H9 vs Audi SQ8
What's the difference?