Land Rover Defender OCTA vs Audi Q8

The Land Rover Defender OCTA starts from $304,500 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q8 opens at $143,415. That makes the Audi Q8 the more affordable entry point by $161,085.

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 $157,757 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q8 by roughly $6,700 in fuel alone.

Both the Land Rover Defender OCTA and Audi Q8 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Land Rover Defender OCTA and 91% for the Audi Q8.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q8 packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Land Rover Defender OCTA.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Land Rover Defender OCTA and 8 in the Audi Q8.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA features a 13.1-inch touchscreen, while the Audi Q8 gets a 10.1-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA stands out with Meridian audio that you will not find on the Audi Q8. The Audi Q8 counters with head-up display and Bang & Olufsen audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Defender OCTA gets semi-aniline leather upholstery while the Audi Q8 offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender OCTA and 4-zone in the Audi Q8.

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 Q8 responds with a Diesel MHEV making 210kW and 600Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.1 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA has the clear power advantage at 467kW vs 210kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Defender OCTA is 2.1s 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, 173mm shorter than the Audi Q8 at 4,986mm (2,995mm 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 660L in the Audi Q8, giving the Land Rover Defender OCTA a 312L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q8 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 $3,734/year for the Land Rover Defender OCTA and $2,394/year for the Audi Q8. That is a $1,340 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q8.

Estimated annual total: $3,734 (Land Rover Defender OCTA) vs $2,394 (Audi Q8). The Audi Q8 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 Q8). Both match on warranty length.