Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Land Rover Defender 110

The Audi SQ5 Sportback starts from $109,900 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender 110 opens at $100,900. That makes the Land Rover Defender 110 the more affordable entry point by $9,000.

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 $120,890 and $110,990 respectively.

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

Both the Audi SQ5 Sportback and Land Rover Defender 110 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 85% for the Land Rover Defender 110.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 6 in the Land Rover Defender 110.

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The Audi SQ5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Defender 110 gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback stands out with Apple CarPlay and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Land Rover Defender 110. The Land Rover Defender 110 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and ventilated seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback uses a Petrol MHEV producing 270kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.5 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 110 responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 183kW and 570Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.3 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 3.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 41mm shorter than the Land Rover Defender 110 at 4,758mm (3,022mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 110 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 972L in the Land Rover Defender 110, giving the Land Rover Defender 110 a 457L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 110 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 $2,166/year for the Audi SQ5 Sportback and $2,309/year for the Land Rover Defender 110. That is a $143 annual difference in favour of the Audi SQ5 Sportback.

Warranty: 5 years (Audi SQ5 Sportback) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 110). Both match on warranty length.