Audi Q8 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Audi Q8 starts from $143,415 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport opens at $146,799. That makes the Audi Q8 the more affordable entry point by $3,384.

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 $161,479 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

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 Sport gets a 13.1-inch display and 13.7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q8 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 183kW and 600Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The Audi Q8 has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q8 is 1.6s 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, 60mm longer than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport at 4,946mm (2,997mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 605L in the Audi Q8 and 835L in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Sport a 230L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 $2,109/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. That is a $85 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q8.

Estimated annual total: $2,024 (Audi Q8) vs $2,109 (Land Rover Range Rover Sport). The Audi Q8 saves you roughly $85 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 Sport). Both match on warranty length.