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
Soccer Moms beware - the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback seats a lot fewer people than the Land Rover Defender. The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback has significantly less cargo capacity than the Land Rover Defender.