2025 Ford Bronco vs. 2025 Land Rover Defender Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Bronco

2025 Ford
Bronco

MSRP*: $37,995 to $90,035
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Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $167,800
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MPG - City 15 - 20 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 16 - 21 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 5 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 52.3 - 83.0 ft3 44.6 - 76.1 ft3
Engine
  • 275-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 315-hp, 2.7-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 418-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 493-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 518-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 626-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 275 - 418 hp 296 - 626 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 4,500 lbs 7,716 - 8,201 lbs
Exterior Length 173.7 - 191.0 in 180.5 - 211.7 in
Exterior Width 75.9 - 85.7 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 43.1 in
Rear 35.7 - 36.3 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Head Room Front 41.0 - 43.3 in
Rear 39.8 - 41.1 in
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Ford Bronco than the Land Rover Defender. The Ford Bronco will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Defender.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Ford Bronco is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Defender, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Bronco is much slimmer than the Land Rover Defender, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Ford Bronco is slightly shorter than the Land Rover Defender, which may make it easier to park.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Defender is clearly the choice over the Ford Bronco for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Bronco has a lot less horsepower than the Land Rover Defender.

Powertrain
The Ford Bronco has much lower torque than the Land Rover Defender, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Bronco and the Land Rover Defender. With the Ford Bronco, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Land Rover Defender.