Audi Q8 vs Land Rover Defender - Which One Should You Buy

Audi Q8 vs Land Rover Defender Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Audi Q8 and Land Rover Defender Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Audi Q8 comes in 1 variants. Engine options include Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹1.10 Cr. The cheapest variant, Quattro, costs ₹1.10 Cr, while the top-end variant, Quattro, is priced at ₹1.10 Cr. The Land Rover Defender comes in 16 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹98 Lakh. The cheapest variant, 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE, costs ₹98 Lakh, while the top-end variant, 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One, is priced at ₹2.60 Cr.

Specification	Audi Q8	Land Rover Defender
Price	₹109.66 Lakh	₹98.00 Lakh
Engine	2995 cc V6 Petrol	1997 cc 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine Petrol
Transmission	8-speed	8-Speed Automatic Transmission

Price

₹109.66 Lakh

₹98.00 Lakh

Engine

2995 cc V6 Petrol

1997 cc 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine Petrol

Transmission

8-speed

8-Speed Automatic Transmission

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Audi Q8

₹ 1.10 Cr

Land Rover Defender

₹ 98 Lakh

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Audi Q8

₹ 1.10 Cr

Land Rover Defender

₹ 98 Lakh

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Pros & Cons

Audi Q8

Striking coupe-like design with strong road presence.
Luxurious and technologically advanced interior with dual touchscreens.
Powerful and refined engine options (V6 for Q8, V8 for RS Q8).
Comprehensive safety features, including ADAS.
Versatile ride and handling with optional adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering.
Generous boot space for a coupe-SUV.

Land Rover Defender

Luxurious and highly versatile interior with multiple seating configurations.
Comfortable on-road ride quality for a go-anywhere SUV.
Iconic, rugged, yet refined exterior design.
Advanced infotainment system with Pivi Pro and connectivity features.
Exceptional off-road capability with advanced Terrain Response and air suspension.
High safety ratings and comprehensive safety features.
Strong brand heritage and robust build quality.
Wide range of powerful petrol and diesel engine options, including V8 and mild-hybrid.

Engine and Performance

The Audi Q8 Quattro is powered by a v6 engine producing a maximum power of 335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm and maximum torque of 500Nm@1370 - 4500rpm. The Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE is powered by a 2.0 litre p300 petrol engine engine producing a maximum power of 296.3bhp@5500rpm and maximum torque of 400Nm@1500-4000rpm.

Feature	Audi Q8 (Quattro)	Land Rover Defender (2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE)
Max Power	335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm	296.3bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque	500Nm@1370 - 4500rpm	400Nm@1500-4000rpm
Displacement	2995 cc	1997 cc
No. of Cylinders	6	4
Drive Type	AWD	AWD

Engine and Performance

Max Power

335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm

296.3bhp@5500rpm

Max Torque

500Nm@1370 - 4500rpm

400Nm@1500-4000rpm

Displacement

2995 cc

1997 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

AWD

Fuel Specifications

Feature	Audi Q8 (Quattro)	Land Rover Defender (2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE)
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Petrol Highway Mileage	10 kmpl	11.5 kmpl

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

BS VI

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Highway Mileage

10 kmpl

11.5 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

The Audi Q8 Quattro has a height of 1705 mm, length measures 4995 mm, width is 1995 mm. The Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE has a height of 1967 mm, length measures 5018 mm, width is 2105 mm.

Feature	Audi Q8 (Quattro)	Land Rover Defender (2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE)
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Gross Weight	-	3200
Ground Clearance	-	291 mm
Height	1705 mm	1967 mm
Kerb Weight	-	2378

Dimensions and Design

Body Type

SUV

Gross Weight

3200

Ground Clearance

291 mm

Height

1705 mm

1967 mm

Kerb Weight

2378

Interior Specifications

The Audi Q8 Quattro offers a boot space of 605 Litres. The Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE offers a boot space of 499 Litres.

Feature	Audi Q8 (Quattro)	Land Rover Defender (2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE)
Boot Space	605 Litres	499 Litres
No. of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	7

Interior Specifications

The Audi Q8 Quattro offers a boot space of 605 Litres. The Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE offers a boot space of 499 Litres.

Boot Space

605 Litres

499 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

The Audi Q8 Quattro offers wheel and tyre features such as Alloy Wheels. The Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE offers wheel and tyre features such as Alloy Wheels.

Feature	Audi Q8 (Quattro)	Land Rover Defender (2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE)
Alloy Wheel Size Front	21 Inch	20 Inch
Alloy Wheel Size Rear	21 Inch	20 Inch
Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Covers	-

Wheels & Tires

The Audi Q8 Quattro offers wheel and tyre features such as Alloy Wheels. The Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE offers wheel and tyre features such as Alloy Wheels.

Alloy Wheel Size Front

21 Inch

20 Inch

Alloy Wheel Size Rear

21 Inch

20 Inch

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Type

Tubeless,Radial

Wheel Covers

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

The Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE uses a Double wishbone suspension setup at the front and a Multi-link suspension at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Twin piston sliding fist caliper at the front and Single piston sliding fist at the rear.

Feature	Audi Q8 (Quattro)	Land Rover Defender (2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE)
Front Brake Type	Disc	Twin piston sliding fist caliper
Front Suspension	-	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Single piston sliding fist
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Adjustable

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Twin piston sliding fist caliper

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Single piston sliding fist

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Adjustable

Safety Features

The Audi Q8 Quattro comes equipped with safety features like 360 View Camera, Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, and and many more. The Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE comes equipped with safety features like 360 View Camera, Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Blind Spot Monitor, Seat Belt Warning, and and many more.

Feature	Audi Q8 (Quattro)	Land Rover Defender (2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE)
360 View Camera
Anti Lock Braking System Abs
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	Driver's Window
Anti Theft Alarm
Anti Theft Device		-

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Pinch Power Windows

All Windows

Driver's Window

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti Theft Device

Interior Features

The Audi Q8 Quattro includes interior features such as Tachometer, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, and Digital Cluster. The Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE includes interior features such as Tachometer, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Dual Tone Dashboard, and Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector.

Feature	Audi Q8 (Quattro)	Land Rover Defender (2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE)
Additional Features	-	Meridian Sound System, Remote1 (eCall, bCall & Remote App), Click and Go Integrated Base Unit, Connected Navigation Pro
Digital Cluster		-
Dual Tone Dashboard	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Interior Features

Additional Features

Meridian Sound System, Remote1 (eCall, bCall & Remote App), Click and Go Integrated Base Unit, Connected Navigation Pro

Digital Cluster

Dual Tone Dashboard

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Comfort & Convenience

For comfort, the Audi Q8 Quattro offers Adjustable Headrest, Air Quality Control, Automatic Climate Control, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Rear Ac Vents, and and many more. For comfort, the Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE offers Adjustable Headrest, Automatic Climate Control, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Rear Ac Vents, Power Steering, and and many more.

Feature	Audi Q8 (Quattro)	Land Rover Defender (2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE)
Accessory Power Outlet
Active Noise Cancellation	-
Adjustable Headlamps
Adjustable Headrest
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	-

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Active Noise Cancellation

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Powered Adjustment

Infotainment Features

In terms of infotainment, the Audi Q8 Quattro offers Android Auto, Apple Carplay, Wireless Phone Charging, Voice Commands, Radio, and and many more. In terms of infotainment, the Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE offers Android Auto, Apple Carplay, Wireless Phone Charging, Voice Commands, Radio, and and many more.