2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback vs. 2025 Land Rover Defender Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback

2024 Audi
Q8 e-tron Sportback

MSRP*: $77,800
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Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $118,900
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 54.5 ft3 44.6 - 76.1 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 493-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 518-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 hp 296 - 518 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,716 - 8,201 lbs
Exterior Length 193.0 in 180.5 - 211.7 in
Exterior Width 76.2 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.9 in
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Land Rover Defender than in the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Land Rover Defender offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Land Rover Defender.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback is much slimmer than the Land Rover Defender, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Land Rover Defender.

Handling
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback has a smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Defender, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback has a little less horsepower than the Land Rover Defender.

Powertrain
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback has much lower torque than the Land Rover Defender, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback and the Land Rover Defender. The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback has significantly less cargo capacity than the Land Rover Defender.