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Land Rover Defender vs Ford Bronco comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 335 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 58,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or Ford Bronco?

Land Rover Defender vs Ford Bronco: Key differences

Land Rover Defender

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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Ford Bronco

  • marginally lighter
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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

Defender

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Land Rover Defender is barely cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Ford Bronco costs 58,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 385 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Defender uses 6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Bronco with 11.3 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

Bronco

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 clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 335 HP. That’s roughly 300 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Ford Bronco takes 6.7 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 563 Nm. That’s about 187 Nm more.

Defender

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Bronco is marginally lighter – 2,289 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 11 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more boot space – 786 L compared to 562 L. That’s a difference of about 224 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries significantly more – 819 kg compared to 411 kg. That’s a difference of about 408 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender is far ahead overall 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 £57,900
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/100km
  • Electric Range 48 km
Land Rover Defender
Ford Bronco

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco is a go-anywhere SUV that wraps rugged off-road capability in retro looks and modern tech, promising weekend warriors a grin from first mud splash to last campfire. With removable roofs and doors, a surprisingly polished cabin for everyday life and a wide range of trims, it’s as happy tackling trails as it is turning heads on the school run — adventure with attitude.

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Land Rover Defender
Ford Bronco

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Price
58,200 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
co2
257 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
2,289 - 2,418 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
504 - 562 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,008 mm
Width
1,928 - 1,937 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
387 - 411 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Power HP
335 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
563 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
246 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Engine capacity
2,694 cm3

General

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