Land Rover Discovery vs Audi Q7

The Land Rover Discovery starts from $116,006 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q7 opens at $108,815. That makes the Audi Q7 the more affordable entry point by $7,191.

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 $127,607 and $119,697 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Discovery by roughly $2,140 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 Discovery 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 Discovery stands out with wireless charging and Meridian audio that you will not find on the Audi Q7. The Audi Q7 counters with head-up display, ventilated seats, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Land Rover Discovery uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 257kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.3 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 Land Rover Discovery has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 185kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Discovery is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Discovery measures 4,956mm long on a 2,923mm wheelbase, 96mm shorter than the Audi Q7 at 5,052mm (2,994mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 258L in the Land Rover Discovery and 780L in the Audi Q7, giving the Audi Q7 a 522L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Discovery 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 $2,223/year for the Land Rover Discovery and $2,651/year for the Audi Q7. That is a $428 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Discovery.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Land Rover Discovery) vs $2,651 (Audi Q7). The Land Rover Discovery saves you roughly $428 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Discovery) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q7). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Land Rover Discovery)—.