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Honda Jazz vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Jazz or Land Rover Defender?

Honda Jazz vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Honda Jazz

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Land Rover Defender

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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

Jazz

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.

Honda Jazz is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,757 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Jazz uses 4.5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Defender

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 513 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Honda Jazz takes 9.4 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 497 Nm more.

Jazz

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Honda Jazz is clearly lighter – 1,302 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 998 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers significantly more boot space – 786 L compared to 304 L. That’s a difference of about 482 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries clearly more – 819 kg compared to 388 kg. That’s a difference of about 431 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
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Honda Jazz

The Honda Jazz is a supremely practical small hatch that hides clever packaging and more usable space than it lets on, with friendly styling and an unfussy charm. It’s economical to run, easy to park and perfect for buyers who want reliable, versatile daily motoring without the hassle.

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Reviews Honda Jazz

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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Moi
4 Dec 2025, 01:18:08

The little-known Japanese: versatile and very roomy, in the tradition of the old MPVs sacrificed on the altar of stupid SUVs.
And when it comes to the competition, there’s no contest between a reliable Honda powertrain that really consumes what it promises — even less at times — and a pure all-show PSA unit that drinks far more fuel than advertised.

Adriano
23 Oct 2025, 16:52:57

Fast, dynamic, very versatile. Boot just adequate but interior space excellent, even for people taller than 1.90 m. Fairly quiet and quite frugal on fuel. Sturdy and very reliable. Downsides: brakes and suspension noisy during manoeuvres, engine effective but noisy under acceleration. If driven with a bit of care, it's not hard to reach 30 km/l in town.

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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Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 26,700 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
102 - 108 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,302 - 1,321 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
304 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
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Length
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Width
-
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
369 - 388 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
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
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
253 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Honda
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the Honda Jazz?

The Honda Jazz is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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