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Jeep Renegade vs Land Rover Defender – Differences & prices compared

Two cars, one duel: Jeep Renegade meets Land Rover Defender.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Jeep Renegade

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.

Jeep Renegade has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26700 £, while the Land Rover Defender costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 31200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Jeep Renegade manages with 2.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Land Rover Defender performs distinct better – achieving up to 48 km, about 12 km more than the Jeep Renegade.

Defender @ Jaguar Land Rover Media

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 convincingly edge – offering 635 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 395 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 Jeep Renegade takes 7.10 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Defender performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Jeep Renegade tops out at 199 km/h. The difference is around 51 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls clearly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 510 Nm difference.

Renegade @ Jeep / Stellantis Media

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 distinct more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Jeep Renegade is significantly lighter – 1420 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 880 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers decisively more room – 786 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 435 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Defender performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2078 L, which is about 781 L more than the Jeep Renegade.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender clearly perceptible takes the win – 819 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 249 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Land Rover Defender shows itself to be wins the duel decisively 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.

Jeep Renegade
Land Rover Defender

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from about £57,900
Defender @ Jaguar Land Rover Media

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

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
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Defender @ Jaguar Land Rover Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
26700 - 39200 £
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.5 L
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
36 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
15.40 kWh
co2
48 - 125 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 48 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
1420 - 1770 kg
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
330 - 351 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
4236 mm
Length
4323 - 5358 mm
Width
1805 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
1684 - 1718 mm
Height
1967 - 1995 mm
Max trunk capacity
1277 - 1297 L
Max trunk capacity
1263 - 2078 L
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
175 - 250 km/h
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
1332 - 1469 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Land Rover
What drivetrain options does the Jeep Renegade have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.