Audi Q8 vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

The Audi Q8 starts from $143,415 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque opens at $83,600. That makes the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque the more affordable entry point by $59,815.

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 $91,960 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q8 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 Q8 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 ventilated seats and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque counters with Meridian audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q8 gets leather upholstery while the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque offers grained leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q8 and 2-zone in the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

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 Range Rover Evoque responds with a 2.0L Ingenium 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol making 184kW and 365Nm, paired to a 9-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.6 seconds.

The Audi Q8 has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 184kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q8 is 1.5s 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, 635mm longer than the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque at 4,371mm (2,681mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q8 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 605L in the Audi Q8 and 472L in the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, giving the Audi Q8 a 133L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q8 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 $2,024/year for the Audi Q8 and $2,366/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q8.

Estimated annual total: $2,024 (Audi Q8) vs $2,366 (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque). The Audi Q8 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 Q8) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque). Both match on warranty length.