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Honda CR-V vs Land Rover Defender – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda CR-V or Land Rover Defender?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Honda CR-V has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42800 £, while the Land Rover Defender costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 15086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Honda CR-V manages with 0.90 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L. The difference is about 5.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Honda CR-V performs evident better – achieving up to 79 km, about 31 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender has a decisively edge – offering 635 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 451 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Honda CR-V takes 9 s. That’s about 5 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Defender performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda CR-V tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls convincingly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 335 Nm. That’s about 415 Nm difference.

CR-V @ Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Honda CR-V is noticeable lighter – 1821 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 479 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers evident more room – 786 L compared to 617 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Defender performs to a small extent better – up to 2078 L, which is about 368 L more than the Honda CR-V.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender significantly takes the win – 819 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 344 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Honda CR-V proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Honda CR-V is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £42,800
CR-V @ Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Honda CR-V

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.9 - 6.7 L
  • Electric Range : 79 km
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Honda CR-V

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The Honda CR-V blends sensible practicality with a polished feel, offering roomy interiors and a confident ride that keeps commutes and weekend escapes equally comfortable. Its unshowy styling and reliable reputation make it a smart, low‑drama choice for buyers who want versatility without fuss — the kind of car that quietly makes everyday life a little easier.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
42800 - 52100 £
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.9 - 6.7 L
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
79 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
15.40 kWh
co2
19 - 152 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 57 L
Fuel tank capacity
89 - 91 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1821 - 1988 kg
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
579 - 617 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
4706 mm
Length
4323 - 5358 mm
Width
1866 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
1673 - 1684 mm
Height
1967 - 1995 mm
Max trunk capacity
1634 - 1710 L
Max trunk capacity
1263 - 2078 L
Payload
439 - 475 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
187 - 195 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 250 km/h
Torque
335 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1993 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Honda
Brand
Land Rover

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What drivetrain options does the Honda CR-V have?

The Honda CR-V is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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