2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback vs. 2024 Land Rover Discovery 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 2024 Land Rover Discovery

2024 Land Rover
Discovery

MSRP*: $59,900 to $79,300
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MPG - City Info not available 17 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 23 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 54.5 ft3 74.3 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 hp 296 - 355 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,952 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 193.0 in 195.1 in
Exterior Width 76.2 in 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.9 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 39.0 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 e-tron Sportback offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Land Rover Discovery, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback and the Land Rover Discovery.

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). The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback is somewhat more expensive than the Land Rover Discovery.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback is much slimmer than the Land Rover Discovery, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Land Rover Discovery.

Handling
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback has the same turning radius as the Land Rover Discovery, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback and the Land Rover Discovery.

Powertrain
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback has much lower torque than the Land Rover Discovery, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback has less seating than the Land Rover Discovery, making the Land Rover Discovery the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback has significantly less cargo capacity than the Land Rover Discovery.