2025 Land Rover
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 21 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | 28 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 - 8 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 296 - 518 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,716 - 8,201 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 211.7 in | 194.9 - 197.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 79.1 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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.
Comfort
The Land Rover Defender offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Highlander, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Toyota Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has 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). The Land Rover Defender will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota Highlander, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Defender is much wider than the Toyota Highlander, 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 Highlander.
Handling
The Land Rover Defender has a significantly larger turning radius than the Toyota Highlander, 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 Highlander for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Defender greatly out-muscles the Toyota Highlander.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Land Rover Defender transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Toyota Highlander.
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 Toyota Highlander.
The Land Rover Defender has less cargo space than the Toyota Highlander, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.