2024 Kia EV6 vs. 2025 Land Rover Defender Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia EV6

2024 Kia
EV6

MSRP*: $42,600 to $61,600
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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 50.2 ft3 44.6 - 76.1 ft3
Engine
  • 167-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 576-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 167 - 576 hp 296 - 626 hp
Towing Capacity 2,300 lbs 7,716 - 8,201 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 - 184.8 in 180.5 - 211.7 in
Exterior Width 74.0 - 74.4 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Head Room Front 36.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 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 backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Land Rover Defender than in the Kia EV6, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Kia EV6 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 Kia EV6 is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Defender, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Kia EV6 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 Kia EV6, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Land Rover Defender.

Handling
The Kia EV6 has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Defender, allowing you to much 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 Kia EV6 for pulling heavy loads. The Kia EV6 has a little less horsepower than the Land Rover Defender.

Powertrain
The Kia EV6 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 Kia EV6 and the Land Rover Defender. The Kia EV6 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Land Rover Defender.