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Audi SQ8 vs Land Rover Defender 110

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2027 Audi SQ8

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2027 Land Rover Defender 110

Overview

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusLand Rover Defender 110S
Selected trimPremium PlusS
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed automatic
Engine typemild hybridmild hybrid
Model year20272027

Pricing & market

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusLand Rover Defender 110S
MSRP$100,600$65,000 (best)
Lowest listing price—$54,967 (best)
Median listing price—$81,875 (best)
Highest listing price—$172,955 (best)
For sale now068 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusLand Rover Defender 110S
Combined MPG16 MPG (best)—
City MPG14 MPG (best)—
Highway MPG20 MPG (best)—
Fuel tank22.5 gal24 gal (best)

Performance

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusLand Rover Defender 110S
Horsepower500 hp (best)296 hp
Torque568 lb-ft (best)347 lb-ft
Engine size4 L (best)3 L
CylindersV8I6

Size & capability

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusLand Rover Defender 110S
Seating5 seats7 seats (best)
Doors4 (best)—
Cargo volume60.8 cu ft (best)—
Towing capacity7,700 lbs8,200 lbs (best)
Payload1,014 lbs (best)—
Curb weight5,247 lbs5,035 lbs (best)
Ground clearance—9 in (best)
Wheelbase118 in119 in (best)
Length197 in198 in (best)
Width79 in79 in
Height67 in78 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusLand Rover Defender 110S
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

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.

TrimAudi SQ8Land Rover Defender 110
1

Premium Plus

$100,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)

S

$65,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Prestige

$108,100 MSRP

X-Dynamic SE

$74,400 MSRP

3—

Trophy Edition

$87,400 MSRP

4—

Trophy Edition

$87,400 MSRP

5—

Vertex

$96,000 MSRP

6—

X

$96,000 MSRP

7—

OCTA

$158,800 MSRP

8—

OCTA Black

$169,200 MSRP

Live inventory

Audi SQ8 vs Land Rover Defender 110 FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 110?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Audi SQ8 vs 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 110?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 starts lower at $65,000. Live Land Rover Defender 110 listings start at $54,967.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 110?
The 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (65,000).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 110?
The 2027 Audi SQ8 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (16).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 110?
The 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 leads on horsepower in this comparison (626).
Which has better seats: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 110?
The 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 leads on seats in this comparison (7).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 110?
The 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,200).