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Land Rover Defender vs Mitsubishi Outlander - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (635 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (57900 £ vs 42800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or Mitsubishi Outlander?

Land Rover Defender

Mitsubishi Outlander

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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.

Mitsubishi Outlander has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42800 £, while the Land Rover Defender costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 15009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mitsubishi Outlander manages with 0.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L. The difference is about 5.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mitsubishi Outlander performs clearly better – achieving up to 85 km, about 37 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

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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 significantly edge – offering 635 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 329 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 Mitsubishi Outlander takes 7.90 s. That’s about 3.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Defender performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Outlander tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

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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 distinct more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Mitsubishi Outlander is somewhat lighter – 2070 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers noticeable more room – 786 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 291 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Defender performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2078 L, which is about 674 L more than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender evident takes the win – 819 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 224 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mitsubishi Outlander shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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.

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Mitsubishi Outlander

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.80 L
  • Electric Range : 83 - 85 km
Land Rover Defender
Mitsubishi Outlander

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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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Mitsubishi Outlander

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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a sensible family SUV that blends roomy practicality with a calm, assured ride—ideal for school runs and weekend getaways. It won’t set pulses racing, but its tidy interior, straightforward equipment and low-stress ownership make it a smart, unfussy pick for buyers who prefer reliability over flash.

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Land Rover Defender
Mitsubishi Outlander
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Costs and Consumption

Price
57900 - 172000 £
Price
42800 - 51000 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption L/100km
0.80 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
83 - 85 km
Battery Capacity
15.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
135 - 324 g/km
co2
19 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
89 - 91 L
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2120 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
4323 - 5358 mm
Length
4719 mm
Width
2008 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1967 - 1995 mm
Height
1746 - 1750 mm
Max trunk capacity
1263 - 2078 L
Max trunk capacity
1404 L
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
545 - 595 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
-
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Power HP
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.90 s
Max Speed
175 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3
Engine capacity
2360 cm3

General

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

Available configurations include 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.