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Audi Q3 vs Land Rover Defender – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Audi Q3 or Land Rover Defender fits your lifestyle better.

Audi Q3

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Land Rover Defender

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi Q3 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38200 £, while the Land Rover Defender costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 19629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q3 manages with 1.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L. The difference is about 4.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi Q3 performs clearly better – achieving up to 119 km, about 71 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender has a decisively edge – offering 635 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 363 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Audi Q3 takes 5.70 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Defender performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi Q3 tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls significantly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Audi Q3 is clearly lighter – 1635 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 665 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers noticeable more room – 786 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 298 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Defender performs noticeable better – up to 2078 L, which is about 692 L more than the Audi Q3.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender evident takes the win – 819 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 284 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi Q3 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Audi Q3
Land Rover Defender

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Audi Q3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 8.6 L
  • Electric Range : 118 - 119 km
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Audi Q3

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The Audi Q3 feels like a grown-up compact SUV with premium polish and city-friendly agility, the sort of car that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally satisfying. Inside, you get quality materials and smart packaging that keep things practical without skimping on style, so it’s an easy pick for buyers who want luxury without the drama.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
38200 - 52900 £
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 8.6 L
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
118 - 119 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
15.40 kWh
co2
39 - 195 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
89 - 91 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1635 - 1900 kg
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 488 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
4531 mm
Length
4323 - 5358 mm
Width
1859 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
1559 - 1601 mm
Height
1967 - 1995 mm
Max trunk capacity
1196 - 1386 L
Max trunk capacity
1263 - 2078 L
Payload
505 - 535 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
208 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Land Rover

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Is the Audi Q3 offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi Q3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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