Land Rover Defender vs Audi SQ5 Comparison

Land Rover Defender

Audi SQ5

How they stack

2026 Land Rover

Defender

2025 Audi

SQ5

Select Variants...

How they stack...

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 review

This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.

Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.

Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)

Based on the Audi SQ5

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Long distance driving

Luxury

Fuel Efficiency

85L - 90L

289 to 1179 km

70L

490 to 644 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$98,400 - $304,500

$119,084

Save with CarExpert

CarExpert's Take

Jack Quick

Contributor

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

Reviews

Very Good

2025 Land Rover Defender 130 review

This 5.4-metre offroad-focused Defender may only have five seats and an awkward rear-end, but it draws attention like nothing else.

Jack Quick

People Typically Compare to

Ready To Buy

FIND ME A DEAL

Gallery

30 Photos

Specs

Type
TURBO, SUPERCHARGER, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & SUPERCHARGER		ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO, TURBO
Size (cc)
1997 - 4999		2967
Size (L)
4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L		3.0L
Cylinders
8, 6, 4		6
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16 - 32		24
Power
183kW - 467kW		251kW - 260kW
Power RPM
4000 - 6000		3800 - 5400
Torque
550Nm - 750Nm		500Nm - 700Nm
Torque RPM
1250 - 2500		1370 - 1750
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
-		-

Can’t Make Up Your Mind?

FOR FREE EXPERT ADVICE,

CALL US ON 1300 587 992

TALK TO AN EXPERT

News Topics

Best Cars

Guides

Popular Makes

Land Rover Defender vs Audi SQ5 Comparison