Land Rover Defender 110 vs Audi Q7

The Land Rover Defender 110 starts from $100,900 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q7 opens at $108,815. That makes the Land Rover Defender 110 the more affordable entry point by $7,915.

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 $110,990 and $119,697 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Defender 110 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 Land Rover Defender 110 features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Audi Q7 gets a 10.1-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Defender 110 stands out with wireless charging that you will not find on the Audi Q7. The Audi Q7 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Land Rover Defender 110 uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 183kW and 570Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.3 seconds.

The Audi Q7 responds with a 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging making 185kW and 370Nm, paired to a 8-speed tiptronic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Audi Q7 has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q7 is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Defender 110 measures 4,758mm long on a 3,022mm wheelbase, 294mm shorter than the Audi Q7 at 5,052mm (2,994mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 110 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 972L in the Land Rover Defender 110 and 740L in the Audi Q7, giving the Land Rover Defender 110 a 232L advantage. The Audi Q7 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Audi Q7 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 $2,309/year for the Land Rover Defender 110 and $2,651/year for the Audi Q7. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 110.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 110) vs $2,651 (Audi Q7). The Land Rover Defender 110 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 (Land Rover Defender 110) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q7). Both match on warranty length.