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Jeep Wrangler vs Land Rover Defender – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Jeep Wrangler or Land Rover Defender fits your lifestyle better.

Jeep Wrangler

Land Rover Defender

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Land Rover Defender has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 57900 £, while the Jeep Wrangler costs 69900 £. That’s a price difference of around 12000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Jeep Wrangler manages with 3.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Land Rover Defender performs a bit better – achieving up to 48 km, about 6 km more than the Jeep Wrangler.

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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 380 HP. That’s roughly 255 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Jeep Wrangler takes 6.50 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls somewhat stronger with 750 Nm compared to 637 Nm. That’s about 113 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 noticeable more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Jeep Wrangler is slight lighter – 2276 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 24 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers evident more room – 786 L compared to 533 L. That’s a difference of about 253 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Defender performs slight better – up to 2078 L, which is about 28 L more than the Jeep Wrangler.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender noticeable takes the win – 819 kg compared to 536 kg. That’s a difference of about 283 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Land Rover Defender proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Land Rover Defender is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Jeep Wrangler
Land Rover Defender

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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

Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler wears its go-anywhere attitude on its boxy shoulders, with exposed hinges, a removable top and a look that practically dares the tarmac to get in its way. Inside it’s simple and tough-minded, ready to swallow muddy boots and weekend gear, so if you crave honest off-road thrills rather than refined suburbia polish, the Wrangler is your unapologetic partner in adventure.

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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 Wrangler
Land Rover Defender
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Costs and Consumption

Price
69900 - 71600 £
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 4 L
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
38 - 42 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
15.40 kWh
co2
74 - 91 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
89 - 91 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
2276 - 2383 kg
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
533 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
4882 mm
Length
4323 - 5358 mm
Width
1894 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
1838 - 1848 mm
Height
1967 - 1995 mm
Max trunk capacity
2050 L
Max trunk capacity
1263 - 2078 L
Payload
520 - 536 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
380 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.50 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
156 - 177 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 250 km/h
Torque
637 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1995 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the Jeep Wrangler?

The Jeep Wrangler is offered with 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.

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