Land Rover vs. Audi
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Land Rover and Audi contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Land Rover and Audi cars.
When comparing the Land Rover brand to the Audi brand, Land Rover has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, reliability and retained value. Audi has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
Land Rover versus Audi: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Land Rover versus Audi pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Audi in 7 out of 8 vehicle comparisons. Audi also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 8 comparisons. Land Rover models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 8 comparisons.
Land Rover versus Audi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Land Rover vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 8 model comparisons, with Audi offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Audi offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 5 out of 8 comparisons. Land Rover vehicles have higher MPG in 2 comparisons, and both Land Rover and Audi vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 8 comparisons.
Land Rover versus Audi: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Land Rover versus Audi overall quality ratings shows Audi with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Land Rover has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Land Rover shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 8 comparisons. Audi shows higher retained value ratings in 2 out of 8 comparisons, and Land Rover and Audi tie over 2 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Audi has the better car ranking in 1 category: Q7 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Land Rover has the better car ranking in 1 category: Range Rover Sport in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Audi has the better car ranking in 1 category: Q7 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money.
Available Body Styles: Land Rover offers only 9 SUVs. In comparison, Audi offers 22 SUVs, 4 wagons, 24 sedans, 3 coupes, and 2 convertibles.
Drivetrain Options: Land Rover offers 7 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids. Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 16 electric vehicles.
Land Rover offers 7 all-wheel-drive models. Audi offers 50 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
$53,088 - $64,254
Land Rover Discovery Sport
$51,054 - $60,509
Land Rover Defender
$67,921 - $131,305
Land Rover Discovery
$65,243 - $86,268
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
$84,705 - $139,848
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
$65,815 - $82,003
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
$65,815 - $82,003
Other Comparisons
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
$101,932 - $131,374
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q3
$42,197 - $48,540
Audi Q5
$49,539 - $64,250
Audi Q7
$64,485 - $84,260
Audi Q7
$64,485 - $84,260
Audi Q7
$64,485 - $84,260
Audi Q7
$64,485 - $84,260
Audi Q8
$75,694 - $92,790
Other Comparisons
Audi Q7
$64,485 - $84,260
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
$48,834 - $64,960
Land Rover Discovery Sport
$39,808 - $58,703
Land Rover Defender
$60,387 - $114,346
Land Rover Discovery
$54,999 - $83,197
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
$79,777 - $159,491
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
$59,343 - $79,959
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
$59,343 - $79,959
Other Comparisons
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
$88,627 - $121,917
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q3
$34,998 - $45,207
Audi Q5
$41,698 - $56,991
Audi Q7
$51,967 - $71,989
Audi Q7
$51,967 - $71,989
Audi Q7
$51,967 - $71,989
Audi Q7
$51,967 - $71,989
Audi Q8
$68,989 - $86,478
Other Comparisons
Audi Q7
$51,967 - $71,989
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
53.6%
Land Rover Discovery Sport
56.8%
Land Rover Defender
50.9%
Land Rover Discovery
60.6%
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
60.4%
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
58.1%
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
58.1%
Other Comparisons
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
62.6%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Audi Q3
50.3%
Audi Q5
58%
Audi Q7
60.9%
Audi Q7
60.9%
Audi Q7
60.9%
Audi Q7
60.9%
Audi Q8
58.3%
Other Comparisons
Audi Q7
60.9%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
246 hp / 269 foot-lbs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
246 hp / 269 foot-lbs
Land Rover Defender
296 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Land Rover Discovery
296 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
355 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
247 hp / 269 foot-lbs
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
247 hp / 269 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
454 hp / 487 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Audi Q3
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Audi Q5
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi Q7
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Audi Q7
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Audi Q7
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Audi Q7
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Audi Q8
335 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q7
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
20 / 27 / 22
Land Rover Discovery Sport
19 / 23 / 20
Land Rover Defender
18 / 21 / 19
Land Rover Discovery
19 / 24 / 21
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
20 / 25 / 22
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
22 / 26 / 23
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
22 / 26 / 23
Other Comparisons
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
21 / 22 / 21
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Audi Q3
22 / 29 / 25
Audi Q5
23 / 29 / 26
Audi Q7
20 / 26 / 22
Audi Q7
20 / 26 / 22
Audi Q7
20 / 26 / 22
Audi Q7
20 / 26 / 22
Audi Q8
17 / 23 / 19
Other Comparisons
Audi Q7
20 / 26 / 22
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
3968 lbs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
4409 lbs
Land Rover Defender
8200 lbs
Land Rover Discovery
8200 lbs
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
7716 lbs
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
5511 lbs
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
5511 lbs
Other Comparisons
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
6614 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Audi Q3
4400 lbs
Audi Q5
4400 lbs
Audi Q7
7700 lbs
Audi Q7
7700 lbs
Audi Q7
7700 lbs
Audi Q7
7700 lbs
Audi Q8
7700 lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q7
7700 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
7.7 / 10
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Not available
Land Rover Defender
Not available
Land Rover Discovery
Not available
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
7.3 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Not available
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Not available
Other Comparisons
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.3 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
Not available
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Audi Q7
7.8 / 10
Audi Q7
7.8 / 10
Audi Q7
7.8 / 10
Audi Q7
7.8 / 10
Audi Q8
Not available
Other Comparisons
Audi Q7
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
7.7 / 10
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Not available
Land Rover Defender
Not available
Land Rover Discovery
Not available
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
7.5 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Not available
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Not available
Other Comparisons
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
Not available
Audi Q5
7.9 / 10
Audi Q7
7.4 / 10
Audi Q7
7.4 / 10
Audi Q7
7.4 / 10
Audi Q7
7.4 / 10
Audi Q8
Not available
Other Comparisons
Audi Q7
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Not available
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Not available
Land Rover Defender
Not available
Land Rover Discovery
Not available
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Not available
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Not available
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Not available
Other Comparisons
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
8.0 / 10
Audi Q5
9.0 / 10
Audi Q7
9.0 / 10
Audi Q7
9.0 / 10
Audi Q7
9.0 / 10
Audi Q7
9.0 / 10
Audi Q8
9.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q7
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
7.6 / 10
Land Rover Discovery Sport
7.4 / 10
Land Rover Defender
7.7 / 10
Land Rover Discovery
7.1 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
7.1 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
7.3 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
7.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
7.8 / 10
Audi Q5
7.3 / 10
Audi Q7
7.1 / 10
Audi Q7
7.1 / 10
Audi Q7
7.1 / 10
Audi Q7
7.1 / 10
Audi Q8
7.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q7
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
#12 of 27 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
#7 of 20 in
Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q7
#9 of 27 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q7
#7 of 25 in
Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
#11 of 27 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
#7 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q7
#12 of 27 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q7
#12 of 27 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
#10 of 25 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q7
#9 of 25 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
