Audi Q8 vs Land Rover Defender (2026)
Audi Q8 (₹1.13 Crore) 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 Land Rover Defender is more affordable — it starts ₹6.10 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8.
- The Land Rover Defender is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q8 in short
The Q8 is Audi's flagship coupe-SUV in India, sold since its August 2024 facelift as a single 55 TFSI quattro variant at ₹1.131 crore. It pairs the Q7's V6 petrol underpinnings with a sportier five-seat coupe body and a still-practical 605-litre boot. Rivals are the BMW X5's top trims and the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupé — the Q8 is the style pick that stays this side of the performance-SUV price jump.
Full Q8 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: Q8 or Defender?
The Land Rover Defender is more affordable — it starts ₹6.10 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q8 vs Defender — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q8 — not yet tested; Land Rover Defender — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q8 or the Defender?
The Land Rover Defender is more affordable — it starts ₹6.10 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8. The Land Rover Defender is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.