Audi Q8 2018 vs Land Rover Defender 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi Q8) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Land Rover Defender) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Land Rover Defender is a more dynamic driving. Audi Q8 engine produces 169 HP less power than Land Rover Defender, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi Q8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 90 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 254 mm (10 inches) | 900 mm (35.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Land Rover Defender can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.97 m | |
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Audi Q8 is smaller. Audi Q8 is 3 cm shorter than the Land Rover Defender, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi Q8 is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 231 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 231 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 605 litres | 972 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1755 litres | 2233 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Land Rover Defender has more luggage space (by 367 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Land Rover Defender (by 478 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`890 | 3`165 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Land Rover Defender scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 66 600 | 63 600 | |
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