2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. 2025 Land Rover Defender Review

Picture of the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5

2024 Hyundai
IONIQ 5

MSRP*: $41,800 to $59,400
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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 Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 59.3 ft3 44.6 - 76.1 ft3
Engine
  • 168-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 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 All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 168 - 320 hp 296 - 626 hp
Towing Capacity 2,300 lbs 7,716 - 8,201 lbs
Exterior Length 182.5 in 180.5 - 211.7 in
Exterior Width 74.4 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 39.8 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.7 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
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Land Rover Defender, with comparable head- and legroom. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 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 IONIQ 5 is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Defender, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is much slimmer than the Land Rover Defender, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Hyundai IONIQ 5, 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 IONIQ 5 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 IONIQ 5 for pulling heavy loads. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a little less horsepower than the Land Rover Defender.

Powertrain
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Land Rover Defender. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has less cargo space than the Land Rover Defender, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.