2023 Audi Q5 vs 2024 Land Rover Defender Comparison

    Audi Q5

    Land Rover Defender

    2023 Audi
    Q5
    vs
    2024 Land Rover
    Defender
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
    0.0
    7.9
    7.9
    0.0
    Based on the Audi Q5 55 TFSI e QUATTRO S LINE PHEV
    Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Awards
    We don’t have any awards for Audi Q5. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
    '23
    Best 4WD SUV
    Towing
    Fuel Efficiency
    54L - 70L
    108 to 560 km
    89L - 90L
    303 to 1179 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
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    CarExpert's Take

    Jack Quick
    Assistant Production Editor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • A bit of a sleeper
    • Excellent ride quality, driving dynamics
    • Exudes understated luxury
    Misses
    • Expensive compared to the 45 TFSI
    • Some strange spec omissions
    • Wish there was a touch more EV range
    Jack Quick
    Assistant Production Editor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Turns heads
    • Ginormous boot
    • Effortless highway cruiser
    Misses
    • Only has five seats
    • Large rear blind spots
    • More standard equipment expected

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
    • Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
    • Secure Tracker (+$910)
    • Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDITURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TURBO CDI
    Size (cc)
    1968 - 19841997 - 5000
    Size (L)
    2.0L3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L, 4.4L
    Induction
    TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616 - 32
    Power
    120kW - 270kW183kW - 467kW
    Power RPM
    3250 - 50004000 - 6000
    Torque
    370Nm - 500Nm400Nm - 750Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 17501250 - 2500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.6 - 15.59.5 - 15.5

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