Audi Q7 vs Land Rover Defender (2026)
Audi Q7 (₹87.17 Lakh – ₹96.15 Lakh) and Land Rover Defender (₹1.07 Crore – ₹2.62 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹19.83 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Defender.
- The Land Rover Defender is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against 335 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q7 in short
The Q7 is Audi's large SUV in India and the value seven-seater of the German luxury class: ₹87.17 lakh (Premium Plus) to ₹96.15 lakh (Technology) for a 340 PS 3.0L V6 petrol with quattro, refreshed in late 2024. That entry price is ₹10 lakh under the five-seat BMW X5 and ₹13 lakh under the Mercedes-Benz GLE — while seating seven. For three-row German luxury, the alternatives (Mercedes GLS, BMW X7) start above ₹1.3 crore.
Full Q7 prices & variants →Land Rover Defender in short
The Defender is Land Rover's icon and its widest Indian range: three body lengths (three-door 90, five-door 110, eight-seat 130) and four engines spanning ₹1.07 crore for the 2.0 petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE to ₹2.62 crore for the 635 PS OCTA Black — the most extreme Defender ever made. In between sit the 350 PS D350 diesel, the 5.0L V8 across all three bodies, and the twin-turbo 4.4L V8 OCTA flagship. All prices are from Land Rover India's official July 2026 pan-India price list. Its only real rival in capability-plus-status terms is the Mercedes G-Class, at roughly double the entry money.
Full Defender prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q7 or Defender?
The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹19.83 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Defender. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q7 vs Defender — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q7 — not yet tested; Land Rover Defender — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q7 or the Defender?
The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹19.83 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Defender. The Land Rover Defender is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against 335 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.