2025 Land Rover Range Rover vs 2026 Audi RS Q8

$107,900 · Crossover

$138,300 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover embodies timeless luxury and capability, boasting 395 hp, while the 2026 Audi RS Q8 unleashes brutal performance with a staggering 631 hp. The Range Rover commands an MSRP of $107,900 and offers a more palatable combined fuel economy of 21 MPG, making its premium unleaded consumption slightly less punitive than the RS Q8's 16 MPG combined rating. Conversely, the RS Q8, priced aggressively at $138,300, screams performance with 627 lb-ft of torque, dwarfing the Range Rover's 406 lb-ft. While the Range Rover offers a superior 40.7 cu ft of cargo space versus the RS Q8's 33 cu ft, the Audi compensates with a lower, wider stance for dynamic agility. This comparison pits sublime refinement against raw, segment-leading horsepower.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Land Rover Range Rover

The Range Rover provides better fuel efficiency at 21 MPG combined compared to the RS Q8's 16 MPG, easing daily driving costs.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Land Rover Range Rover

With 40.7 cu ft of cargo capacity, the Range Rover offers significantly more room for family gear than the RS Q8's 33 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2026 Audi RS Q8

The RS Q8 delivers a dominating performance advantage with 631 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque.

💰 Best Value

2025 Land Rover Range Rover

The Range Rover offers a compelling luxury proposition at a $30,400 lower starting MSRP than the high-performance Audi.

Choose the Land Rover Range Rover if...

You prioritize maximizing cargo area, as the Range Rover offers 40.7 cubic feet versus the Audi’s 33 cubic feet.
You seek better running costs, reflected in the Range Rover's 21 MPG combined rating.
You desire an imposing presence without paying the $138,300 price tag of the RS Q8, opting instead for the $107,900 MSRP.

Choose the Audi RS Q8 if...

Instantaneous acceleration and brute force are paramount, thanks to the RS Q8's 236 horsepower advantage (631 hp total).
You prefer a lower ride height and wider footprint (79.0 inches wide) optimized for asphalt grip.
You demand maximum torque output, as the Audi supplies 627 lb-ft versus the Range Rover's 406 lb-ft.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Land Rover Range Rover	Audi RS Q8
Length	198.9"	197.7"
Width	-	79.0"
Height	73.6"	67.5"
Wheelbase	118.0"	117.9"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Land Rover	Audi
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	—
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	—
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	—
Brake Preparation System	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	✓	—
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Headlight Washers	✓	—
Front Fog Lights	✓	—
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Power Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Multi-Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Front Integrated Headrests	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Land Rover	Audi
Base Engine Displacement	3.0 L	4.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 6	V8
Base Engine Type	mild hybrid	mild hybrid
Horsepower	395 hp @ 5500 rpm	631 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	406 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm	627 lb-ft @ 2300 rpm
Number of Valves	24	32
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Land Rover	Audi
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	four wheel drive	all wheel drive
4WD System Type	Full Time	—
Transfer Case Gearing	Electronic Hi-Lo	—
[object Object]	✓	—
[object Object]	✓	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓
[object Object]	—	✓
[object Object]	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	Land Rover	Audi
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	19/24 MPG	14/20 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	21 MPG	16 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	452.2/571.2 mi.	315.0/450.0 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	23.8 gal.	22.5 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Land Rover	Audi
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	✓
Side View Camera	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	—
Driver Assisted Parking Assist	✓	—
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Alloy Trim on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors with Side Sensing	—	✓
Four Zone Climate Control	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Land Rover	Audi
Infotainment Display	13.1 in	10.1 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Meridian Speakers	✓	—
Stereo Power	380W	730W
Speaker System	13	17
Subwoofer Count	1	1
Surround Audio	Discrete	Discrete
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Video Monitor	✓	—
Premium Brand Speakers	—	Bang & Olufsen
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	3 months

Power Feature

Feature	Land Rover	Audi
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	1st Row Power Glass Extended
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Land Rover	Audi
Front Head Room	39.3 in.	37.1 in.
Front Leg Room	39.9 in.	41.3 in.
Seat Material: Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Captain's Chairs	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	10-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	✓	—
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	2
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	10-way	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	✓	—
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	3	2
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Driver Seat Ventilation	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Ventilation	✓	✓
Front Shoulder Room	—	59.5 in.
Seat Material: Premium Leather	—	✓
Front Seat Type: Sport	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Land Rover	Audi
Rear Head Room	39.2 in.	38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room	40.4 in.	40.2 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	—
Rear Seat Ventilation	✓	—
Rear Shoulder Room	—	58.4 in.

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Land Rover	Audi
Wheel Material	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Size	21 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	Performance
Tire Size	275/50R21	295/40R22
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	—
Spare Tire Location	Inside Mounted	—
Wheel Diameter	—	22 in

Suspension

Feature	Land Rover	Audi
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Land Rover	Audi
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ unlimited mi.	12 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	3 yr./ 30000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover and 2026 Audi RS Q8.

How significant is the performance difference between the 2025 Range Rover and the 2026 RS Q8?

The difference is substantial; the Audi RS Q8 generates a colossal 631 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque, overpowering the Range Rover's 395 hp and 406 lb-ft significantly.

Is the higher cost of the Audi RS Q8 justified by its utility compared to the Range Rover?

The Audi costs $30,400 more and sacrifices utility, offering only 33 cu ft of cargo space compared to the Range Rover's 40.7 cu ft.

Which vehicle is better for long-distance highway cruising based on fuel economy?

The 2025 Range Rover is the superior choice for cruising efficiency, rated at 24 MPG highway, significantly outperforming the RS Q8's 20 MPG highway rating.

Do both SUVs use premium fuel, and what is the required octane difference?

Both vehicles require premium unleaded, but the Range Rover specifies it as 'recommended' while the RS Q8 mandates it, reflecting its high-compression engine setup.

How do the physical dimensions affect garage fitment?

The Range Rover is slightly longer at 198.9 inches but slightly narrower and taller; the RS Q8 is substantially wider at 79.0 inches but shorter in height (67.5 inches versus 73.6 inches).

Are both vehicles all-wheel drive, and do they share the same transmission type?

Yes, both utilize a four-wheel or all-wheel drive system paired with an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, ensuring capability in various conditions.