Land Rover Defender OCTA vs Audi RSQ8

The Land Rover Defender OCTA starts from $304,500 before on-road costs, while the Audi RSQ8 opens at $239,900. That makes the Audi RSQ8 the more affordable entry point by $64,600.

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 $263,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi RSQ8 by roughly $6,700 in fuel alone.

Both the Land Rover Defender OCTA and Audi RSQ8 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Land Rover Defender OCTA and 93% for the Audi RSQ8.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Land Rover Defender OCTA packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Audi RSQ8.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. The Land Rover Defender OCTA adds a 360-degree camera that the Audi RSQ8 misses.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, Meridian audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Audi RSQ8. The Audi RSQ8 counters with Apple CarPlay, 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 RSQ8 responds with a Petrol making 463kW and 800Nm, paired to a 8-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.6 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA has the clear power advantage at 467kW vs 463kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi RSQ8 is 0.4s 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, 199mm shorter than the Audi RSQ8 at 5,012mm (2,998mm 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 605L in the Audi RSQ8, giving the Land Rover Defender OCTA a 367L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender OCTA leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,700kg. That 800kg 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 $2,394/year for the Audi RSQ8. That is a $1,340 annual difference in favour of the Audi RSQ8.

Estimated annual total: $3,734 (Land Rover Defender OCTA) vs $2,394 (Audi RSQ8). The Audi RSQ8 saves you roughly $1,340 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 OCTA) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi RSQ8). Both match on warranty length.