Audi SQ7 vs Land Rover Defender 130
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2025 Land Rover Defender 130
Overview
| Spec | Audi SQ7Premium Plus | Land Rover Defender 130130 P300 S |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium Plus | 130 P300 S |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi SQ7Premium Plus | Land Rover Defender 130130 P300 S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $93,800 | $69,700 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $49,465 (best) | $78,999 |
| Median listing price | $104,412 | $91,567 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $121,408 (best) | $134,484 |
| For sale now | 8 | 12 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi SQ7Premium Plus | Land Rover Defender 130130 P300 S |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 17 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 22.5 gal | 23.8 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Audi SQ7Premium Plus | Land Rover Defender 130130 P300 S |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 500 hp (best) | 296 hp |
| Torque | 568 lb-ft (best) | 296 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi SQ7Premium Plus | Land Rover Defender 130130 P300 S |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats | 8 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 68.1 cu ft (best) | 15.3 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 7,700 lbs | 8,201 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,301 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 5,280 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 118 in | 119 in (best) |
| Length | 199.6 in | 211.7 in (best) |
| Width | 77.5 in (best) | — |
| Height | 68.5 in | 77.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi SQ7Premium Plus | Land Rover Defender 130130 P300 S |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side pole | Not Rated | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi SQ7 | Land Rover Defender 130 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium Plus $93,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 130 P300 S $69,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Prestige $99,800 MSRP | 130 P400 S $77,700 MSRP |
| 3 | — | 130 P400 X-Dynamic SE $81,400 MSRP |
| 4 | — | 130 P400 Outbound $85,500 MSRP |
| 5 | — | 130 P400 X $100,900 MSRP |
| 6 | — | 130 P500 V8 $118,900 MSRP |
Live inventory
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Carpathian Gray Premium Metallic•Vintage Tan/Ebony13,097 mi$81,710Land Rover Tulsa
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Audi SQ7 vs Land Rover Defender 130 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Audi SQ7 or 2025 Land Rover Defender 130?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Audi SQ7 vs 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Audi SQ7 or 2025 Land Rover Defender 130?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 starts lower at $69,700. Live Audi SQ7 listings start at $49,465. Live Land Rover Defender 130 listings start at $78,999.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Audi SQ7 or 2025 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (69,700).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Audi SQ7 or 2025 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (19).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Audi SQ7 or 2025 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2026 Audi SQ7 leads on horsepower in this comparison (500).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Audi SQ7 or 2025 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Audi SQ7 or 2025 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,201).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Audi SQ7 vs 2025 Land Rover Defender 130?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi SQ7 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).