Compare performance (370 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G80 or Land Rover Defender?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Land Rover Defender is slightly cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Genesis G80 costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,428 £.
As for electric range, the Genesis G80 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 522 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 370 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Genesis G80 takes 5.1 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers only slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Defender is marginally lighter – 2,300 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers substantially more boot space – 786 L compared to 354 L. That’s a difference of about 432 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries significantly more – 819 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 329 kg.
The Land Rover Defender is far ahead 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.
The Genesis G80 is a quietly confident executive sedan that marries elegant, restrained design with an interior that feels bespoke rather than mass-produced. For buyers who crave flagship comfort and poise without the badge theatrics, the G80 serves serious luxury and refinement with a touch of surprising value — like a tuxedoed chauffeur who secretly loves great playlists.
detailsThe 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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Price
64,300 - 67,800 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
570 km
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,410 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
354 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,925 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
490 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
370 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
700 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
272 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Genesis
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Brand
Land Rover
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