Land Rover Defender Vs Audi Q8 comparison

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Land Rover Defender Vs Audi Q8 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Defender Vs Q8 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Defender Vs Q8 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Audi Q8 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.1 Crore. On the other hand, Land Rover Defender price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1 Crore and goes up to Rs. ₹ 2.6 Crore for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Land Rover Defender costs ₹ 1.19 Crore, whereas the Diesel top-end of Land Rover Defender comes with a price tag of ₹ 1.5 Crore.

Summary	Land Rover Defender	Audi Q8
Price	₹ 1 Crore	₹ 1.1 Crore
Manufacturer	Land Rover	Audi
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	14.00 KM/L	10.00 KM/L
Power	296 bhp @ 5500rpm bhp	340 bhp
Engine	1997 CC	2995 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Defender Vs Q8 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Audi Q8 base Petrol engine returns 10 KM/L. The Land Rover Defender base Petrol returns 14 KM/L, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 9 KM/L of fuel efficiency.

Defender Vs Q8 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Audi Q8 gets 340 bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Land Rover Defender comes in 5 Petrol 296 bhp @ 4000 rpm, 296 bhp @ 5500rpm, 518 bhp @ 6,000 rpm, 626 bhp engines and 3 Diesel 296 bhp @ 4,000 rpm, 296 bhp @ 5500rpm bhp engines.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	2.0-litre Petrol P300	V6 Gasoline
Displacement (CC)	1997 CC	2995 CC
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Power	296 bhp @ 5500rpm	340 bhp@5000-6400 rpm
Torque	625 Nm @ 2,500 rpm	500 Nm@1370-4500 rpm
Top Speed	240	250
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	8.1	5.5
No. of gears	8	8
Drive Train	AWD	4WD
Turbocharger
Emissions Standard	BS6	BS6

Dimensions & Weight

Length	5018 mm	5052 mm
Width	2105 mm	1968 mm
Height	1967 mm	1740 mm
Wheelbase	3022 mm	2994 mm
Ground Clearance	218 mm	200 mm
Kerb Weight	2261 KG	2115 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	231 L	605 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	2	2
Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel tank Capacity	90.0	85.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	14.00 KM/L	10.00 KM/L
Mileage - City	8.00 KM/L	8.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	12.00 KM/L	9.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	Independent Multi-Link With Double Wishbone	Adaptive Air Suspesion
Rear Suspension	Integral Link With Air Suspension	Adaptive Air Suspesion
Front Brake Type	Twin Piston Sliding Fist Caliper	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Single Piston Sliding Fist	Ventilated Disc
Steering Type	Power Assisted	Electric Steering
Steering Adjustability	Tilt & Telescopic	N/A

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	50.80 Cm (20) Style 5095, 5 Split-spoke, Gloss Dark Grey	Cast Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Off-Road Tyres	Run-Flat Tires
Front Tyre Size	255/70 R18	275/50 R20
Rear Tyre Size	255/70 R18	275/50 R20
Spare Wheel Type	Alloy	Collapsible Spare Tire
Spare Wheel Size	255/65 R18	N/A

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic - Dual Zone	Automatic
Front AC	Automatic	Dual-Zone Climate Control
Rear AC	Yes	Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars
Third Row AC Zone	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	Dual-Zone	No
Paddle Shift	Yes	Yes
Idle Start/Stop Button	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control	No
Power Windows	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start	Yes	No
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Electric Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	Yes	Yes

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Remote-Controlled	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	Electrically Adjustable With Memory Function	Electrically Adjustable With Memory Function
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Seat Upholstery	Premium Leather	Leather
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	No
Front Armrest	Yes	No
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	60:40 Split Fold	40:20:40 Split
Front Seatback Pockets	60:40 Split	No
Headrests	Front And Rear	Front And Rear
Ventilated Seats	Yes	No
Seat Memory Function	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	No	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	No
Lane Assist	Yes	No
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	No
Auto Emergency Braking	Yes	No
Driver Drowsiness Detection	Yes	No
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front And Rear
Speed Alert System	Yes	Yes
Parking Assistance	360° Camera	Park Assist Wit
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Dashcam	No	No
Electric ORVM Heating	Yes	Yes

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Light Type	Matrix LED	Matrix LED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	LED	LED
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	LED	Rear
Ambient Lighting	Yes	Yes
Automatic High Beam Assist	Yes	No
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Lights	Yes	No
Cabin Lamps	LED	Front And Rear

Exterior Features

Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic Glass Sunroof
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
Shark Fin Antenna	Yes	Yes
Body-Coloured ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Chrome Accents	Yes	Yes
ORVM Adjustments	Electrically Adjustable	Electric
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Skid Plates	Yes	Yes
Side Steps	No	No

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Digital	Yes
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	No
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Display Size	11.4 Inch	10.1 Inches
Audio System	Meridian Sound System	Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System
Speakers	14	17
Tweeters		No
Subwoofer	Yes	No
GPS Navigation	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Smartphone Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
USB Support	Yes	Yes
AUX Compatibility	No	No
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	Yes	No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	Yes	Yes
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	Yes	No
Geofencing	Yes	No
Digital Key	No	No
AI Voice Assistance	Yes	No
Auto Park Assist	Yes	No
Autonomous Driving Level	Level 2	-
SOS Button	Yes	Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	3 Years	-
Type Manufacturer Warranty	3 Years / Unlimited KM	2 Years / Unlimited Kilometers

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