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Fiat Topolino vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (8,500 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Topolino or Land Rover Defender?

Fiat Topolino vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Fiat Topolino

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Land Rover Defender

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

Topolino

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Topolino is substantially cheaper – starting at 8,500 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,380 £.

As for electric range, the Fiat Topolino offers clearly more range – reaching up to 75 km, about 27 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 8 HP. That’s roughly 627 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 706 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Topolino is clearly lighter – 562 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 1,738 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more boot space – 786 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 723 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries significantly more – 819 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 681 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Topolino stands well ahead of its rival 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 £8,500
Topolino

Fiat Topolino

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
Fiat Topolino
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat Topolino

The Fiat Topolino is a pint-sized charmer that turns every commute into a smile-inducing event, marrying vintage Italian flair with a delightfully simple driving experience. For city buyers who prize personality over pace, it offers quirky practicality, effortless parking and an irresistible retro look that feels like a Vespa with four wheels.

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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 Topolino
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
8,500 - 8,600 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
562 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,400 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
138 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
44 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Land Rover
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