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Audi Q8 vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (640 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Land Rover Defender?
Audi Q8 vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences
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 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,457 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Audi Q8 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 32 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 Audi Q8 offers marginally more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers a bit more torque with 850 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.
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 more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Audi Q8 is very slightly lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more boot space – 786 L compared to 605 L. That’s a difference of about 181 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries moderately more – 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 holds a solid overall lead 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.
from £77,300
Audi Q8
Audi Q8
Land Rover Defender
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Audi Q8
The Audi Q8 wraps coupe-like flair around a burly SUV stance, serving up a cabin dressed in premium materials and smart tech that puts comfort and swagger front and center. It’s composed and comfortable on long runs yet happy to play when asked, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want head-turning looks without surrendering everyday practicality.
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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 Q8
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
80 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
88 - 297 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
620 - 665 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
231 - 640 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
170 - 471 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 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
G, B
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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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