Audi Q8 vs Land Rover Defender 130

The Audi Q8 starts from $143,415 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender 130 opens at $136,000. That makes the Land Rover Defender 130 the more affordable entry point by $7,415.

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 $157,757 and $149,600 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q8 by roughly $1,425 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 Q8 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 Q8 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 Meridian audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi Q8 uses a Diesel MHEV producing 210kW and 600Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.1 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 210kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q8 is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q8 measures 5,006mm long on a 2,995mm wheelbase, 93mm shorter than the Land Rover Defender 130 at 5,099mm (3,022mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 130 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 605L in the Audi Q8 and 389L in the Land Rover Defender 130, giving the Audi Q8 a 216L advantage. The Land Rover Defender 130 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Audi Q8 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 $2,024/year for the Audi Q8 and $2,309/year for the Land Rover Defender 130. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q8.

Estimated annual total: $2,024 (Audi Q8) vs $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 130). The Audi Q8 saves you roughly $285 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q8) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 130). Both match on warranty length.