Audi Q7 vs Land Rover Defender 90

The Audi Q7 starts from $108,815 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender 90 opens at $98,400. That makes the Land Rover Defender 90 the more affordable entry point by $10,415.

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 $108,240 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Defender 90 by roughly $1,565 in fuel alone.

Both the Audi Q7 and Land Rover Defender 90 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Audi Q7 and 85% for the Land Rover Defender 90.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q7 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Land Rover Defender 90.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi Q7 and 6 in the Land Rover Defender 90.

The Audi Q7 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the Land Rover Defender 90 gets a 13.1-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q7 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Land Rover Defender 90. The Land Rover Defender 90 counters with Apple CarPlay and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q7 gets leather upholstery while the Land Rover Defender 90 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q7 and 2-zone in the Land Rover Defender 90.

The Audi Q7 uses a Petrol MHEV producing 185kW and 370Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 90 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 seconds.

The Audi Q7 has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q7 is 0.7s 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, 729mm longer than the Land Rover Defender 90 at 4,323mm (2,587mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 740L in the Audi Q7 and 397L in the Land Rover Defender 90, giving the Audi Q7 a 343L advantage. The Audi Q7 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 90 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 $2,622/year for the Audi Q7 and $2,309/year for the Land Rover Defender 90. That is a $313 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 90.

Estimated annual total: $2,622 (Audi Q7) vs $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 90). The Land Rover Defender 90 saves you roughly $313 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 90). Both match on warranty length.