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Land Rover Defender vs KGM Musso EV comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 414 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or KGM Musso EV?

Land Rover Defender vs KGM Musso EV: Key differences

Land Rover Defender

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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KGM Musso EV

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • barely 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

KGM Musso EV is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,866 £.

As for electric range, the KGM Musso EV offers significantly more range – reaching up to 420 km, about 372 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Musso EV

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 offers noticeably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 414 HP. That’s roughly 221 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 KGM Musso EV takes 8 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers only slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 678 Nm. That’s about 72 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, KGM Musso EV is barely lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

When it comes to payload, the KGM Musso EV carries barely more – 905 kg compared to 819 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The KGM Musso EV leads convincingly 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 £36,000
Musso EV

KGM Musso EV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 207 - 414 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23 - 26 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 379 - 420 km
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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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Reviews Land Rover Defender

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Dythe fourika
24 May 2026, 22:30:46

Fan of Subaru Forester cars, old 1997 model, automatic, petrol.

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KGM Musso EV

The Musso EV blends pickup practicality with an electric drivetrain, delivering quiet performance and a roomy, well-equipped cabin that suits both work and everyday use. Its robust design and straightforward controls make it a compelling choice for buyers who want a capable utility vehicle with cleaner operation.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Price
36,000 - 45,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23 - 26 kWh/100km
Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
379 - 420 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,008 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
805 - 905 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Power HP
207 - 414 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
339 - 678 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
152 - 304 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
KGM
What drive types are available for the Land Rover Defender?

The Land Rover Defender is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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