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Audi Q5 vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (367 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (44800 £ vs 57900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Land Rover Defender?
Q5
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Audi Q5 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 44800 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13029 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L. The difference is about 3.50 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Audi Q5 performs decisively better – achieving up to 100 km, about 52 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Defender
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender has a clearly edge – offering 635 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 268 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Audi Q5 takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi Q5 performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Land Rover Defender tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 750 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.
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Q5
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers noticeable more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.
In curb weight, Audi Q5 is distinct lighter – 1910 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 390 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers distinct more room – 786 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 266 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Defender performs distinct better – up to 1875 L, which is about 402 L more than the Audi Q5.
When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender distinct takes the win – 819 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 254 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Audi Q5 proves to be offers a more balanced package and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £44,800
Audi Q5
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Audi Q5
4.3 (4 Reviews)
The Audi Q5 feels like the sensible luxury choice — polished cabin materials, a calm ride and enough tech to keep commuters and weekend adventurers equally pleased. It won't shout for attention but will quietly check the boxes for buyers who want refinement, space and everyday usability with a dash of Audi charisma.
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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 Q5
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
44800 - 78900 £
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Price
57900 - 172000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
92 - 100 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
56 - 189 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
65 L
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Fuel tank capacity
90 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
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Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
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Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
4717 mm
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Length
5003 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
2008 mm
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Height
1647 - 1656 mm
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Height
1995 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1388 - 1473 L
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Max trunk capacity
1875 L
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Payload
490 - 565 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 - 367 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
210 km/h
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Torque
340 - 550 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
150 - 270 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
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Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 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
B, E, F, G
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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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What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?
The Audi Q5 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.