Land Rover Defender OCTA vs Audi Q7

The Land Rover Defender OCTA starts from $304,500 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q7 opens at $108,815. That makes the Audi Q7 the more affordable entry point by $195,685.

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 $334,950 and $119,697 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q7 by roughly $5,415 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 OCTA 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 OCTA stands out with wireless charging and Meridian audio — features our data doesn't list for the Audi Q7. The Audi Q7 counters with head-up display and Bang & Olufsen audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA uses a 4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo Petrol Mild Hybrid producing 467kW and 750Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4 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 Land Rover Defender OCTA has the clear power advantage at 467kW vs 185kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Defender OCTA is 3.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA measures 4,813mm long on a 3,023mm wheelbase, 239mm shorter than the Audi Q7 at 5,052mm (2,994mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender OCTA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 972L in the Land Rover Defender OCTA and 780L in the Audi Q7, giving the Land Rover Defender OCTA a 192L advantage. The Audi Q7 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender OCTA 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 $3,734/year for the Land Rover Defender OCTA and $2,651/year for the Audi Q7. That is a $1,083 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q7.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender OCTA) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q7). Both match on warranty length.