Audi Q7 vs Land Rover Defender 110

The Audi Q7 starts from $108,815 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender 110 opens at $100,900. That makes the Land Rover Defender 110 the more affordable entry point by $7,915.

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 $119,697 and $110,990 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Defender 110 by roughly $1,710 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Audi Q7 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Q7 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Land Rover Defender 110. The Land Rover Defender 110 counters with wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi Q7 uses a 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging producing 185kW and 370Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed tiptronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 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 Q7 has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q7 is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q7 measures 5,052mm long on a 2,994mm wheelbase, 294mm 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 740L in the Audi Q7 and 972L in the Land Rover Defender 110, giving the Land Rover Defender 110 a 232L advantage. The Audi Q7 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 110 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,651/year for the Audi Q7 and $2,309/year for the Land Rover Defender 110. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 110.

Estimated annual total: $2,651 (Audi Q7) vs $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 110). The Land Rover Defender 110 saves you roughly $342 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q7) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 110). Both match on warranty length.