Audi Q7 vs Land Rover Discovery

The Audi Q7 starts from $108,815 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Discovery opens at $116,006. That makes the Audi Q7 the more affordable entry point by $7,191.

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 $127,607 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Discovery by roughly $2,140 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 Discovery 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, ventilated seats, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Land Rover Discovery. The Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 257kW and 700Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.3 seconds.

The Land Rover Discovery has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 185kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Discovery 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, 96mm longer than the Land Rover Discovery at 4,956mm (2,923mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 780L in the Audi Q7 and 258L in the Land Rover Discovery, giving the Audi Q7 a 522L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Discovery leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg 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 $2,223/year for the Land Rover Discovery. That is a $428 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Discovery.

Estimated annual total: $2,651 (Audi Q7) vs $2,223 (Land Rover Discovery). The Land Rover Discovery saves you roughly $428 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 Discovery). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Land Rover Discovery).