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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (503 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (65100 £ vs 57900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Land Rover Defender?

Audi Q8 e-tron

Land Rover Defender

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

Q8 e-tron

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.

Land Rover Defender has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 57900 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7200 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron performs convincingly better – achieving up to 595 km, about 547 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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 635 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 210 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q8 e-tron pulls distinct stronger with 973 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 223 Nm difference.

Q8 e-tron

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 clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Land Rover Defender is somewhat lighter – 2300 kg compared to 2585 kg. The difference is around 285 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers evident more room – 786 L compared to 569 L. That’s a difference of about 217 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Defender performs a bit better – up to 1875 L, which is about 238 L more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender noticeable takes the win – 819 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 224 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron shows small but noticeable advantages 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.

Audi Q8 e-tron
Land Rover Defender

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Q8 e-tron

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 26.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 456 - 595 km

Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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Land Rover Defender

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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 Q8 e-tron
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
65100 - 102800 £
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2585 - 2725 kg
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
4915 mm
Length
5003 mm
Width
1937 - 1994 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
1617 - 1683 mm
Height
1995 mm
Max trunk capacity
1567 - 1637 L
Max trunk capacity
1875 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

The Audi Q8 e-tron is offered with All-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.