2025 Land Rover Defender vs. 2024 Toyota 4Runner Review

Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $118,900
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota 4Runner

2024 Toyota
4Runner

MSRP*: $40,705 to $55,170
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MPG - City Info not available 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 8 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 88.8 - 89.7 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)
  • 270-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 296 - 518 hp 270 hp
Towing Capacity 7,716 - 8,201 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 211.7 in 190.2 - 191.3 in
Exterior Width 79.1 in 75.8 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 32.9 in
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in
Front 38.6 - 39.3 in
Rear 38.6 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Land Rover Defender than in the Toyota 4Runner. The Toyota 4Runner offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Defender, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

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). The Land Rover Defender will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota 4Runner, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Defender is much wider than the Toyota 4Runner, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Land Rover Defender, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Toyota 4Runner.

Handling
The Land Rover Defender has a significantly larger turning radius than the Toyota 4Runner, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Defender is clearly the choice over the Toyota 4Runner for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Defender greatly out-muscles the Toyota 4Runner.

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 Toyota 4Runner.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Land Rover Defender more than the Toyota 4Runner, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. The Land Rover Defender has less cargo space than the Toyota 4Runner, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.