What drive types are available for the Audi Q8?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the Audi Q8?

The Audi Q8 reaches a peak output of 640 HP, depending on the model.

What is the fuel consumption of the Audi Q8 according to the manufacturer?

On average, the Audi Q8 consumes 3.90 L.

What is the electric driving range of the Audi Q8?

According to WLTP, the Audi Q8 can travel up to 80 km on a single charge.

What drive types are available for the Land Rover Defender?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the Land Rover Defender's engine?

Up to 635 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

How much fuel does the Land Rover Defender use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 6 L.

What is the top speed of the Land Rover Defender?

Depending on the model, top speed is 210 km/h.

How much luggage fits in the Land Rover Defender?

Depending on configuration, up to 786 L fit inside.

How big is the Land Rover Defender overall?

Length 5003 mm, width 2008 mm, height 1995 mm – those are the dimensions of the Land Rover Defender.

Audi Q8 vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared

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

Q8

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 Q8 costs 77300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q8 manages with 3.90 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 80 km, about 32 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 Audi Q8 has a minimal edge – offering 640 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q8 pulls slightly stronger with 850 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In curb weight, Audi Q8 is barely noticeable lighter – 2175 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly perceptible more room – 786 L compared to 605 L. That’s a difference of about 181 L.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender to a small extent takes the win – 819 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 154 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 stands out in the key areas 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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Costs and Consumption
Price 77300 - 137100 £	Price 57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 13.1 L	Consumption L/100km 6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 80 km	Electric Range 48 km
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 88 - 297 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 -	Doors 5
Curb weight 2175 - 2490 kg	Curb weight 2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity 439 - 605 L	Trunk capacity 293 - 786 L
Length -	Length 5003 mm
Width 1995 - 2007 mm	Width 2008 mm
Height -	Height 1995 mm
Max trunk capacity -	Max trunk capacity 1875 L
Payload 620 - 665 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 - 640 HP	Power HP 200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.6 - 7.1 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed -	Max Speed 210 km/h
Torque 500 - 850 Nm	Torque 500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders 6 - 8	Number of Cylinders 4 - 8
Power kW 170 - 471 kW	Power kW 147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity 2967 - 3996 cm3	Engine capacity 1997 - 5000 cm3