Audi Q8 vs Land Rover Defender OCTA

The Audi Q8 starts from $143,415 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender OCTA opens at $304,500. That makes the Audi Q8 the more affordable entry point by $161,085.

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 $334,950 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q8 by roughly $8,550 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 OCTA 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 and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Defender OCTA. The Land Rover Defender OCTA 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 OCTA responds with a 4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo Petrol Mild Hybrid making 467kW and 750Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA has the clear power advantage at 467kW vs 210kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Defender OCTA is 2.1s 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, 193mm longer than the Land Rover Defender OCTA at 4,813mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender OCTA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 605L in the Audi Q8 and 972L in the Land Rover Defender OCTA, giving the Land Rover Defender OCTA a 367L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender OCTA 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 $2,024/year for the Audi Q8 and $3,734/year for the Land Rover Defender OCTA. That is a $1,710 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q8.

Estimated annual total: $2,024 (Audi Q8) vs $3,734 (Land Rover Defender OCTA). The Audi Q8 saves you roughly $1,710 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 OCTA). Both match on warranty length.