Audi RS Q3 vs Land Rover Discovery
What's the difference?

Audi RS Q3

$83,888 - $99,990

2023 price

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Land Rover Discovery

$117,000 - $147,000

2026 price

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Mercedes-Benz G63

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

Mini Countryman

Mitsubishi ASX

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Pajero

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Summary

2023 Audi RS Q3

2026 Land Rover Discovery

By James Cleary

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Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 5, 2.5L

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Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency

8.9L/100km (combined)

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Seating

Likes

Dynamics
Refinement
Quality

Smooth and effortless power
Composed ride and handling
Elegant but strong capability

Dislikes

Front seats tricky to get in and out of
Sizeable turning circle
Only six airbags

Technology often frustrates
Cabin lacks a distinct personality
Cramped middle row for segment

2023 Audi RS Q3 Summary

Is 10 years long enough for a special birthday celebration? When you're a kid, hitting 'double figures' is a pretty big deal, and Audi's obviously in the mood to make some noise because it has lit the candles on a limited 10th anniversary version of its compact SUV rocket ship, the RS Q3.

Only 555 examples of the 'RS Q3 Sportback edition 10 years' will be produced for worldwide consumption, with Audi Australia capturing a batch of them and sending one our way for a brief blast as the fiery five-cylinder starts filtering into dealerships.

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2026 Land Rover Discovery Summary

Land Rover has launched a 35th Anniversary Edition of the Discovery, a seven-seat model that’s been a familiar sight on Australian roads for decades. Sitting in the large SUV category, it’s up against a fiercely contested field where the Lexus GX and Toyota LandCruiser Prado are household favourites.

The special edition lands squarely in the middle of that pack, a space that demands serious capability and comfort while still delivering a sense of occasion.

So the question is, does it manage to do all three?

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2023 Audi RS Q3 2026 Land Rover Discovery

Verdict

The Audi RS Q3 Sportback edition 10 years is dynamically brilliant, beautifully finished and surprisingly civilised on day-to-day duty. A polished compact performance package that even in this special 'get-it-while-you-can' guise offers compelling value relative to its direct competitors.

Verdict

The Land Rover Discovery 35th Anniversary Edition drives beautifully, with effortless power and a composed, comfortable ride. It’s elegant and well-equipped for its price, though the technology often frustrates, and it’s not as spacious as some seven-seater rivals. Small quirks in everyday use prevent it from fully standing out in a competitive segment but it does enough to be considered.

Audi RS Q3 vs Land Rover Discovery What's the difference?

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Audi RS Q3 vs Land Rover Discovery
What's the difference?