Audi RS7 vs Land Rover Defender 130

The Audi RS7 starts from $248,500 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 $112,500.

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 $273,350 and $149,600 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Defender 130 by roughly $4,985 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 RS7 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.

The Land Rover Defender 130 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, Meridian audio and ambient lighting that the Audi RS7 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi RS7 uses a Petrol producing 463kW and 850Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed tiptronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.4 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 Audi RS7 has the clear power advantage at 463kW vs 257kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi RS7 is 3.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi RS7 measures 5,009mm long on a 2,929mm wheelbase, 90mm 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 535L in the Audi RS7 and 389L in the Land Rover Defender 130, giving the Audi RS7 a 146L advantage. The Land Rover Defender 130 seats 7 vs 5.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,306/year for the Audi RS7 and $2,309/year for the Land Rover Defender 130. That is a $997 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 130.

Estimated annual total: $3,306 (Audi RS7) vs $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 130). The Land Rover Defender 130 saves you roughly $997 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Audi RS7) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 130). Both match on warranty length.