2024 Audi Q8 vs. 2025 Land Rover Defender Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi Q8

2024 Audi
Q8

MSRP*: $73,700
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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 17 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 60.7 ft3 44.6 - 76.1 ft3
Engine
  • 335-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 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 335 hp 296 - 518 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,716 - 8,201 lbs
Exterior Length 196.6 in 180.5 - 211.7 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 40.2 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Head Room Front 37.1 in
Rear 38.1 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
The Audi Q8 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Land Rover Defender, with comparable head- and legroom. The Land Rover Defender offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Audi Q8, 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 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Land Rover Defender.

Dimensions
The Audi Q8 is about the same width as the Land Rover Defender. If you go with the Audi Q8, 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 has a larger turning radius than the Land Rover Defender, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Audi Q8 has a little less horsepower than the Land Rover Defender.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Audi Q8 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Land Rover Defender.

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