Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron vs Land Rover Defender 110

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron starts from $97,935 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender 110 opens at $100,900. That makes the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron the more affordable entry point by $2,965.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $107,729 and $110,990 respectively.

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Land Rover Defender 110, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and Land Rover Defender 110 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Land Rover Defender 110.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 6 in the Land Rover Defender 110. The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron adds a 360-degree camera that the Land Rover Defender 110 misses.

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Defender 110 gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Defender 110. The Land Rover Defender 110 counters with ventilated seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Land Rover Defender 110 offers leather.

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron uses a Electric producing 185kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.6 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 110 responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 183kW and 570Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.3 seconds.

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron measures 4,771mm long on a 2,899mm wheelbase, 13mm longer than the Land Rover Defender 110 at 4,758mm (3,022mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 110 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 511L in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 972L in the Land Rover Defender 110, giving the Land Rover Defender 110 a 461L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 110 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 110). Both match on warranty length.