Audi Q7 vs Land Rover Defender 130

The Audi Q7 starts from $108,815 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender 130 opens at $136,000. That makes the Audi Q7 the more affordable entry point by $27,185.

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 $149,600 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Defender 130 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 130 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, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Defender 130. The Land Rover Defender 130 counters with wireless charging and Meridian audio. 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 130 responds with a 3.0 i6 D350 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 257kW and 700Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 130 has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 185kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Defender 130 is 0.5s 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, 47mm shorter than the Land Rover Defender 130 at 5,099mm (3,587mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 130 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 740L in the Audi Q7 and 389L in the Land Rover Defender 130, giving the Audi Q7 a 351L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q7 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,000kg. That 500kg 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 130. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 130.

Estimated annual total: $2,651 (Audi Q7) vs $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 130). The Land Rover Defender 130 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 130). Both match on warranty length.