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Isuzu D-Max vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (163 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (34300 £ vs 57900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Isuzu D-Max or Land Rover Defender?

Isuzu D-Max

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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Land Rover Defender

4 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Defender

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Isuzu D-Max has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Defender manages with 6 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Isuzu D-Max with 8.70 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

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 has a significantly edge – offering 635 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 472 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Isuzu D-Max takes 12.60 s. That’s about 8.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Defender performs a bit better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Isuzu D-Max tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls clearly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm difference.

Defender

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 clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Isuzu D-Max is evident lighter – 1905 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

When it comes to payload, Isuzu D-Max noticeable takes the win – 1095 kg compared to 819 kg. That’s a difference of about 276 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender is decisively ahead 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.

Isuzu D-Max
Land Rover Defender

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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
  • Electric Range : 48 km

Isuzu D-Max

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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The Isuzu D-Max wears its workhorse credentials with quiet confidence, delivering rugged practicality and a cabin that keeps things simple and sensible. If you want a dependable truck that gets on with the job without fuss—and even manages a bit of comfort on the road—the D-Max is a smart, no-nonsense pick.

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Land Rover Defender

4 (1 Reviews)
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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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Isuzu D-Max
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
34300 - 50100 £
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
228 - 235 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
76 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1905 - 2110 kg
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
5280 - 5320 mm
Length
5003 mm
Width
1810 - 1870 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
1770 - 1790 mm
Height
1995 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1875 L
Payload
990 - 1095 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.60 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
360 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1898 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Isuzu
Brand
Land Rover
Is the Isuzu D-Max offered with different drivetrains?

The Isuzu D-Max is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.