2025 Land Rover Defender vs. 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Review

Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $167,800
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Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover

2025 Land Rover
Range Rover

MSRP*: $107,900 to $234,000
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MPG - City Info not available 16 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 22 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 8 seats 4 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 83.5 - 92.9 ft3
Engine
  • 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)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 523-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 542-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 606-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 296 - 626 hp 395 - 606 hp
Towing Capacity 7,716 - 8,201 lbs 6,613 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 211.7 in 198.9 - 207.0 in
Exterior Width 79.1 in 80.6 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 39.9 in
Rear 40.4 - 48.0 in
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in
Front 39.3 in
Rear 38.5 - 39.6 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 Land Rover Defender than the Land Rover Range Rover. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Land Rover Defender and the Land Rover Range Rover.

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 Land Rover Defender is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Range Rover, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Defender is a little narrower than the Land Rover Range Rover, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. When looking at overall length, the Land Rover Defender takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Land Rover Range Rover.

Handling
The Land Rover Defender has a significantly larger turning radius than the Land Rover Range Rover, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Land Rover Defender, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Land Rover Range Rover. When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Defender has a lot less horsepower than the Land Rover Range Rover.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Land Rover Defender does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Land Rover Range Rover.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Land Rover Defender and the Land Rover Range Rover. The Land Rover Defender has significantly less cargo capacity than the Land Rover Range Rover.