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Jeep Gladiator vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (264 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (66400 £ vs 57900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Gladiator or Land Rover Defender?

Jeep Gladiator

Land Rover Defender

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Land Rover Defender has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 57900 £, while the Jeep Gladiator costs 66400 £. That’s a price difference of around 8571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Defender manages with 6 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Jeep Gladiator with 9.80 L. The difference is about 3.80 L per 100 km.

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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 significantly edge – offering 635 HP compared to 264 HP. That’s roughly 371 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Jeep Gladiator takes 8.60 s. That’s about 4.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Defender performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Jeep Gladiator tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 73 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls a bit stronger with 750 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In curb weight, Land Rover Defender is barely noticeable lighter – 2300 kg compared to 2360 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender noticeable takes the win – 819 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 254 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Land Rover Defender shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £57,900
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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
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Jeep Gladiator
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Jeep Gladiator

The Jeep Gladiator grafts the Wrangler's go-anywhere attitude onto a proper pickup bed, giving weekend adventurers the ability to haul gear, pop the top, and head off-road with confidence. It won't pretend to be a luxury cruiser, but its honest, rugged charm and practical versatility make it a great pick for buyers who value character and capability over showroom polish.

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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
66400 £
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km
9.80 L
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
15.40 kWh
co2
257 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
89 - 91 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
4
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
2360 kg
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
5591 mm
Length
4323 - 5358 mm
Width
1894 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
1905 mm
Height
1967 - 1995 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1263 - 2078 L
Payload
565 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
264 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.60 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 250 km/h
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
194 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
2987 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Land Rover

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What drive types are available for the Jeep Gladiator?

The Jeep Gladiator is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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