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Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Audi Q8 comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 640 HP), boot space and price (78,600 £ vs 77,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Audi Q8?

Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Audi Q8: Key differences

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Audi Q8

  • very slightly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Range Rover Sport

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.

Audi Q8 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 77,300 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs 78,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi Q8 with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers visibly more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 38 km more than the Audi Q8.

Q8

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 slightly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers only slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Range Rover Sport

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q8 is only slightly lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers only slightly more boot space – 647 L compared to 605 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport carries slightly more – 830 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is far ahead overall 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 £78,600
Range Rover Sport

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 249 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 11.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 118 km
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Range Rover Sport pairs unapologetic presence with genuine capability, looking like it belongs on a red carpet while quietly promising to tackle rough tracks when called upon. Inside, the cabin pampers with plush materials and thoughtful tech, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury, confidence and a touch of adventure.

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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 Range Rover Sport
Audi Q8

Costs and Consumption
Price
78,600 - 129,900 £
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
116 - 118 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
60 - 259 g/km
co2
88 - 297 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,809 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Trunk capacity
647 L
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,043 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
641 - 830 kg
Payload
620 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
249 - 550 HP
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
550 - 800 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
183 - 405 kW
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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