Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron vs Land Rover Defender OCTA

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

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.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

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 OCTA 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 — features our data doesn't list for the Land Rover Defender OCTA. The Land Rover Defender OCTA counters with panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Meridian audio. 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 OCTA offers leather.

Drivetrain

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 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 185kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Defender OCTA is 3.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron measures 4,771mm long on a 2,899mm wheelbase, 42mm 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 2,000kg. That 1,500kg 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 Q6 Sportback e-tron's turning circle is 1.2 m tighter, 11.6 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron) and 5 years / Unlimited (Land Rover Defender OCTA).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron: the lower starting price ($97,935 against $304,500).

The Land Rover Defender OCTA: more power (467kW against 185kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).

The Verdict

Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron scores higher, 71 vs 55

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron scores 71 to the Land Rover Defender OCTA's 55 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 4 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Land Rover Defender OCTA ahead by 35 points), value (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron ahead by 31 points).

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