Land Rover Defender vs Audi Q8 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Defender and Audi Q8 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel is priced at ₹1.52 Cr, Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro is priced at ₹1.15 Cr.
Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel comes with 2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro comes with 2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape engine.

Land Rover Defender vs Audi Q8 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Land Rover Defender	Audi Q8
Engine Capacity	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape
Power	345 bhp	335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)	Petrol

Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.52 Cr

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Audi Q8

₹ 1.15 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.52 Cr

1.15 Cr

EMI

₹2,80,481

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,12,014

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.7

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NCAP Rating

Colors

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Frunk Storage

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Tank Capacity

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Luggage Capacity - Roof

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No of Rows

3 Rows

2 Rows

Seating Capacity

8 Person

5 Person

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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Bootspace

290 litres

605 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

89 litres

85 litres

Doors

5 Doors

ClutchType

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Alternate Fuel

Top Speed

191 kmph

250 kmph

Fuel Change Over Switch

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Acceleration

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AC Fast Charging

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Range

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DC Fast Charging

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Max Motor Performance

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Driving Range

1015 km

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Max Power & Torque

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Regenerative Braking

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Others

Idle Start/Stop

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.8 seconds

5.6 seconds

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

345 Bhp

335 Bhp @ 5200-6400 Rpm

Idle Start/Stop

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift

Engine

2997 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

2995 Cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Twin Turbo

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Mileage - Owner Reported

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Battery Charging

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Engine Type

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

V6 Petrol

Drivetrain

AWD

Battery

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Electric Motor

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Mileage (ARAI)

11.4 kmpl

10 kmpl

Fuel Type

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Petrol

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

1500 Rpm

500 Nm @ 1370 Rpm

Highway Mileage

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City Mileage

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

7.5 seconds

5.6 seconds

AC Regular Charging

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Electric Motor Assist

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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500 Nm @ 1370 Rpm

Wheelbase

3022 mm

2995 mm

Width

2008 mm

1995 mm

Kerb Weight Range

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Headroom

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Legroom

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Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Length*Width*Height

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Kerb Weight

2550 kg

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Gross Weight

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Max Incline Restart Angle

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Ground Clearance

219 mm

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Shoulder Room

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Length

5099 mm

4995 mm

Height

1970 mm

1705 mm

Knee Room

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Front Brake Size

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Additional Steering Features

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Spare Wheel & Tyre

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Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

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Four Wheel Steering

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Wheels & Tyres

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Rear Brake Size

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Tyres

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Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Steering

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Chassis Type

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Spare Wheel

Alloy

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Front Suspension

Double Wishbone With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Five-link Suspension With Tubular Anti-roll Bar And Adaptive Air Springs

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Suspension

Multi-link With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Five-link Suspension With Tubular Anti-roll Bar And Adaptive Air Springs

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Minimum Turning Radius

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Front Tyres

255 / 60 R20

285 / 45 R21

Rear Tyres

255 / 60 R20

285 / 45 R21

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Body-coloured Bumpers

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Rub-strips

Black

Roof Rails

Optional

Roof-mounted Antenna

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Central Locking

Keyless

Child Safety Lock

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Third Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

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Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

14 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down, Headrest Forward / Back)

12 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Split Third Row Seat

Split Rear Seat

60:40

40:20:40

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Driver Seat Adjustment

12 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Interior Colours

Ebony

Okapi Brown, Saiga Beige, Black, And Pando Grey

Front Seatback Pockets

Ventilated Seats

Front And Middle Row

Driver Armrest

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Headrests

Front & Rear

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone

Third Row Seat Type

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Lane Departure Prevention

Blind Spot Detection

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Seat Belt Warning

Child Seat Anchor Points

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Warning

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

Rear Middle Head Rest

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Puncture Repair Kit

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Dashcam

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Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Interior Door Handles

Chrome

One Touch Up

All

Side Window Blinds

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Electric Opening And Closing

One Touch Down

All

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Rear Wiper

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Soft-close Door

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Auto Folding

Scuff Plates

Illuminated

Metallic

Rain-sensing Wipers

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Both Sides

Rear Windshield Blind

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Internal Hard Drive

GPS Navigation System

Android Auto

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Display

Touch-screen Display

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

DVD Playback

Infotainment Screen Size

11.4 inch

10.1 inch

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

Gesture Control

Touchscreen Size

11.4 inch

10.1 inch

Speakers

USB Compatibility

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Apple CarPlay

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Wireless Charger

iPod Compatibility

Voice Command

AUX Compatibility

Clock

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Door Ajar Warning

Average Speed

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Distance to Empty

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Unlimited

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Third Row Cup Holders

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Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Air Purifier

Optional

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Cruise Control

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Cabin Boot Access

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Heater

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

Third Row AC Zone

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Headlight Height Adjuster

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Fog Lights

LED,LED

LED On Front, LED On Rear

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Ambient Interior Count

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Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Differential Lock

Electronic

Four-Wheel-Drive

Full-time

Torque-On-Demand

Brake Assist (BA)

Ride Height Adjustment

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Land Rover Defender

✓Strong off-road capability
✓Wide range of personalisation choices across trims and accessories
✓Packed with modern safety tech and advanced off-road assist systemsDelivers a surprisingly comfortable ride for a hardcore SUV