2025 Hyundai Palisade vs. 2025 Land Rover Defender Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Palisade

2025 Hyundai
Palisade

MSRP*: $36,800 to $54,100
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Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $118,900
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MPG - City 19 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 86.4 ft3 44.6 - 76.1 ft3
Engine
  • 291-hp, 3.8-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)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 291 hp 296 - 518 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 7,716 - 8,201 lbs
Exterior Length 196.7 in 180.5 - 211.7 in
Exterior Width 77.8 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 44.1 in
Rear 42.4 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Head Room Front 39.3 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.1 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Palisade than in the Land Rover Defender. The Hyundai Palisade 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 Hyundai Palisade is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Defender, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Palisade is a little narrower than the Land Rover Defender, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the Hyundai Palisade, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Land Rover Defender.

Handling
The Hyundai Palisade has a smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Defender, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

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

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

Utility
The Hyundai Palisade has less seating than the Land Rover Defender, making the Land Rover Defender the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai Palisade has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Land Rover Defender.