Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback vs Land Rover Discovery Sport
Verdict
At RM379,990 against RM396,226, the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback is cheaper yet much quicker, with 335 hp, 664 Nm and a 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time. It also gets 505 km of EV range, 150 kW DC charging, a bigger 528-litre boot and more driver assists. The Land Rover Discovery Sport counters with seven seats, a 5-year/300,000 km warranty, 5-year/80,000 km free maintenance and Terrain Response. For Malaysia, this is EV performance and kit versus extra seats and ownership cover.
Q8 e-tron Sportback
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback if you want stronger acceleration, EV running, more boot space and the fuller driver-assist list.
Discovery Sport
Pick the Land Rover Discovery Sport if you need seven seats, a longer manufacturer warranty and Terrain Response modes.
Key differences
- Price: Audi RM379,990; Land Rover RM396,226
- Output: Audi 335 hp/664 Nm from two motors; Land Rover 237 hp/340 Nm from a 1,999 cc turbo petrol engine
- 0-100 km/h: Audi 6.0 seconds; Land Rover 8.2 seconds
- Seats and boot: Audi 5 seats/528 litres; Land Rover 7 seats/479 litres
- Warranty: Audi 2 years/unlimited mileage plus 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty; Land Rover 5 years/300,000 km plus 5-year/80,000 km free maintenance
- Wheels and suspension: Audi 20-inch wheels with multi-link air suspension; Land Rover 18-inch wheels with MacPherson strut front suspension
Q8 e-tron Sportback
- Quicker, with 6.0 seconds to 100 km/h versus 8.2 seconds
- 505 km EV range with 11 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging
- More driver aids: blind spot info, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control
- Only five seats versus the Land Rover’s seven
- Shorter 2-year manufacturer warranty versus 5 years/300,000 km
- No spare tyre listed; the Land Rover gets a space saver
Discovery Sport
- Seven seats with sliding/reclining middle row and 50:50 split last row
- Longer 5-year/300,000 km warranty with 5-year/80,000 km free maintenance
- Terrain Response modes for General, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud and Ruts, and Sand
- Slower to 100 km/h: 8.2 seconds versus the Audi’s 6.0 seconds
- Smaller boot: 479 litres versus 528 litres
- Lacks listed blind spot info, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and navigation
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 379,990✓ | RM 396,226 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 237 hp |
| Torque | — | 340 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.1 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 335 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 664 Nm✓ | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 95 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 505 km✓ | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 2-speed automatic transmission | Auto 9-Speed ZF EP2 |
| Gears | 2 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds✓ | 8.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 199 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 197 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,599 mm |
| Width | 1,937 mm | 2,173 mm |
| Height | 1,619 mm | 1,724 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,928 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,841 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 528 litres✓ | 479 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R20 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/50R20 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Pirelli Scorpion Verde |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-arm Alloy Wheels | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-arm Alloy Wheels | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Terrain Response System (General, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud and Ruts, and Sand) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer middle row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Audi pre sense front | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Bi-Xenon Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Light Design and Sequential Indicators | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | 8-way Power Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | Manual reclining and sliding middle row with 60:40 Split-folding, Last Row 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1x 12V Front, 1x front wireless charger, 2x USB-C rear, 1x 12V socket rear | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Last Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 10.1" MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface and Audi sound system | 8.0" Touchscreen system with 190 watt, 10-speaker Land Rover Audio System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 300,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 5-year/80,000 free maintenance |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 395✓ | RM 440 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Q8 e-tron Sportback vs Discovery Sport FAQ
Is the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback or Land Rover Discovery Sport better?
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback is better on performance, boot space, EV range and driver assists. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is better if seven seats, longer warranty cover and Terrain Response matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport costs RM16,236 more than the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback. Road tax is also higher for the Land Rover at RM440 a year versus RM395 for the Audi.
Which one is faster from 0-100 km/h?
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback is faster, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds. The Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 8.2 seconds.