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Fiat Scudo vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (30,900 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Scudo or Land Rover Defender?

Fiat Scudo vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Fiat Scudo

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Land Rover Defender

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  • substantially more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Scudo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Scudo is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,900 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,951 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Defender uses 6 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Fiat Scudo with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Scudo offers considerably more range – reaching up to 352 km, about 304 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Defender

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 455 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Fiat Scudo takes 10.5 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 8 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Scudo is noticeably lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 578 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Scudo offers barely more boot space – 800 L compared to 786 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Scudo carries significantly more – 1,805 kg compared to 819 kg. That’s a difference of about 986 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £57,900
Defender

Land Rover Defender

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 14.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 48 km
Fiat Scudo
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat Scudo

The Fiat Scudo is a practical and unpretentious van that balances hardworking utility with a surprisingly polished cabin, making it a sensible choice for tradespeople and families who need space without fuss. It doesn't pretend to be flashy, but its clever packaging, sensible driving manners and affordable running costs make the Scudo a dependable partner for the daily grind and weekend projects — and it even manages to look tidy in the car park.

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Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

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Fiat Scudo
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,900 - 51,300 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 187 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 800 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 - 2,010 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
840 - 1,805 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Land Rover
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