Land Rover Defender vs Audi R8

CarWale brings you comparison of Land Rover Defender and Audi R8. The Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore and Audi R8 price is Rs. 2.30 Crore. The Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Audi R8 is available in 5204 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. R8 provides the mileage of 6.71 kmpl.

Defender vs R8 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Defender	R8
Price	Rs. 1.04 Crore	Rs. 2.30 Crore
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	5204 cc
Power	296 bhp	533 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.04 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi R8

5.2 V10

Rs. 2.30 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Audi R8

5.2 V10

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	191
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.4
Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	5204 cc, 10 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged I4	V10 petrol engine with direct fuel injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	533 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	540 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		6.71View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	adaptive damper system with individual selection of suspension settings via a button on the central console
Rear Suspension	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	adaptive damper system with individual selection of suspension settings via a button on the central console
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.42	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 60 R20	235 / 35 R19
Rear Tyres	255 / 60 R20	295 / 30 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	No Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		3

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Ebony	Customisable
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED	Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	TFT Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.4
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Pangea Green Metallic	Mythos Black
	Santorini Black Metallic	Camouflage Green
	Tasman Blue Metallic	Daytona Grey
	Gondwana Stone Metallic	Floret Silver
	Eiger Grey Metallic	Dynamite Red
	Fuji White	Suzuka Grey
		Ibis White
		Vegas Yellow

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Defender vs R8 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Land Rover Defender and Audi R8?

Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore and Audi R8 price is Rs. 2.30 Crore. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Defender compared to R8?

For the 110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the 5.2 V10 variant, 5204 cc Petrol engine of R8 produces 533 bhp @ 8250 rpm of power and 540 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque.

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Land Rover Defender vs Audi R8

Length (mm)	5018	4426
Width (mm)	2105	1940
Height (mm)	1967	1240
Wheelbase (mm)	3022	2650
Ground Clearance (mm)	218
Kerb Weight (kg)	2186	1695

Doors (Doors)	5	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	2
No of Rows (Rows)	2	1
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	83

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000