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Land Rover Defender vs Kia PV5 comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 32,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or Kia PV5?

Land Rover Defender vs Kia PV5: Key differences

Land Rover Defender

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia PV5

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • substantially 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

Defender

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia PV5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,800 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,037 £.

As for electric range, the Kia PV5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 368 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

PV5

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 472 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Kia PV5 takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.

Defender

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Kia PV5 is visibly lighter – 1,860 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 440 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia PV5 offers substantially more boot space – 1,330 L compared to 786 L. That’s a difference of about 544 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries marginally more – 819 kg compared to 790 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender is decisively 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 £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
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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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Dythe fourika
24 May 2026, 22:30:46

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

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Kia PV5

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Costs and Consumption
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
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
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
295 - 416 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
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,008 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
455 - 790 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
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
89 - 120 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
Kia
What drive types are available for the Land Rover Defender?

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

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