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Genesis G80 vs Land Rover Defender comparison

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?

Genesis G80 vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Genesis G80

  • significantly more electric range
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Land Rover Defender

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  • slightly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • substantially 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

G80

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Defender

Engine and Performance:

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.

G80

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
Genesis G80
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Genesis G80

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.

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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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Genesis G80
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 - 67,800 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
570 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,410 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
354 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,925 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
490 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
370 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
272 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

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