2025 Land Rover
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 35 - 36 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | 34 - 35 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 | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 296 - 626 hp | 243 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,716 - 8,201 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 211.7 in | 194.9 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 Hybrid, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid 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 Hybrid, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Defender is much wider than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
When looking at overall length, the Land Rover Defender takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Handling
The Land Rover Defender has a significantly larger turning radius than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 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 Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Defender greatly out-muscles the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
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 Highlander Hybrid.
Utility
The Land Rover Defender has less seating than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, making the Toyota Highlander Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Land Rover Defender has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.