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Audi A8 vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (571 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Land Rover Defender?
Audi A8 vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
A8
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Land Rover Defender is clearly cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,514 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Audi A8 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 58 km, about 10 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Defender
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers somewhat more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers barely more torque with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.
A8
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is somewhat lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers substantially more boot space – 786 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 396 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries moderately more – 819 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 119 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Land Rover Defender is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
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Land Rover Defender
Audi A8
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Audi A8
The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.
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Land Rover Defender
The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.
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Audi A8
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
58 km
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
390 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,945 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
525 - 700 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
286 - 571 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Land Rover
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