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Audi Q7 vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (507 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (70600 £ vs 57900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q7 or Land Rover Defender?

Audi Q7

Land Rover Defender

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

Q7

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.

Land Rover Defender has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 57900 £, while the Audi Q7 costs 70600 £. That’s a price difference of around 12771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q7 manages with 3.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi Q7 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 82 km, about 34 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Defender

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 noticeable edge – offering 635 HP compared to 507 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Audi Q7 takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q7 pulls barely noticeable stronger with 770 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

Q7

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 a bit more seating capacity – 8 vs 7.

In curb weight, Audi Q7 is to a small extent lighter – 2055 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q7 offers to a small extent more room – 887 L compared to 786 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q7 slight takes the win – 885 kg compared to 819 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi Q7 proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q7 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £70,600
Q7

Audi Q7

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 507 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 11.9 L
  • Electric Range : 81 - 82 km
Audi Q7
Land Rover Defender

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Audi Q7

The Audi Q7 cuts an imposing figure on the road, balancing restrained luxury with a spacious, tech-rich cabin that makes long journeys feel effortless. It rides with confident composure and polished manners, so if you want a premium family SUV that feels grown-up and worth the badge, the Q7 is a persuasive choice — even the in-laws will be impressed.

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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 Q7
Land Rover Defender
Q7
Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
70600 - 100600 £
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 11.9 L
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
81 - 82 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
86 - 271 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2055 - 2460 kg
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
563 - 887 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
-
Length
5003 mm
Width
1970 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
-
Height
1995 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1875 L
Payload
640 - 885 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 507 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
500 - 770 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
170 - 373 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
2967 - 3996 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Land Rover
Is the Audi Q7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.