Audi Q2 vs Land Rover Defender OCTA

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q2 a rating. ANCAP's published record does not give the Land Rover Defender OCTA a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q2 features a 8.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Defender OCTA gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q2 stands out with Apple CarPlay and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Land Rover Defender OCTA. The Land Rover Defender OCTA counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Meridian audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q2 uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA responds with a 4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo Petrol Mild Hybrid making 467kW and 750Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA has the clear power advantage at 467kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Defender OCTA is 4.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q2 measures 4,208mm long on a 2,601mm wheelbase, 605mm shorter than the Land Rover Defender OCTA at 4,813mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender OCTA generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender OCTA leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 2,300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi Q2's turning circle is 2.3 m tighter, 10.5 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $1,568 a year (5.5 L/100km) and fuel for the Land Rover Defender OCTA about $3,734 a year (13.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $2,166 a year less for the Audi Q2.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Land Rover Defender OCTA).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: the lower starting price ($49,400 against $304,500) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,568 a year against $3,734).

The Land Rover Defender OCTA: more power (467kW against 110kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Audi Q2 scores higher, 71 vs 55

The Audi Q2 scores 71 to the Land Rover Defender OCTA's 55 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Audi Q2 ahead by 69 points), performance (Land Rover Defender OCTA ahead by 52 points), value (Audi Q2 ahead by 50 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $2,166 less (5.5 L/100km against 13.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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