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Jeep Renegade vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (26,700 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Renegade or Land Rover Defender?

Jeep Renegade vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Jeep Renegade

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Land Rover Defender

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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

Renegade

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.

Jeep Renegade is considerably cheaper – starting at 26,700 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Renegade uses 2.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more range – reaching up to 48 km, about 12 km more than the Jeep Renegade.

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 240 HP. That’s roughly 395 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Jeep Renegade takes 7.1 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 510 Nm more.

Renegade

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, Jeep Renegade is substantially lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 880 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers considerably more boot space – 786 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 435 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries noticeably more – 819 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 249 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Renegade is barely 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.

from £26,700
Renegade

Jeep Renegade

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 36 km
Jeep Renegade
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Jeep Renegade

The Jeep Renegade wears its chunky, boxy looks like a badge of character, blending genuine off-road swagger with city-friendly manners so it feels at home on a muddy trail or a tight urban lane. Inside you'll find a surprisingly practical cabin with rugged touches and clever storage, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want a compact SUV with personality rather than just another anonymous crossover.

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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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Jeep Renegade
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,700 - 39,200 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
36 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 125 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 48 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,770 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
330 - 351 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
4,236 mm
Length
-
Width
1,805 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,684 - 1,718 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,277 - 1,297 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 240 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
191 - 199 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
96 - 177 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,469 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Land Rover
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