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Land Rover Defender vs Porsche 911 Convertible comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 138,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or Porsche 911 Convertible?

Land Rover Defender vs Porsche 911 Convertible: Key differences

Land Rover Defender

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Porsche 911 Convertible

  • slightly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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.

Land Rover Defender is clearly cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Porsche 911 Convertible costs 138,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 80,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Defender uses 6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Porsche 911 Convertible with 10.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

911 Convertible

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 Porsche 911 Convertible offers slightly more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Convertible is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.6 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Convertible delivers only slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche 911 Convertible is substantially lighter – 1,572 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 728 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more boot space – 786 L compared to 373 L. That’s a difference of about 413 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries considerably more – 819 kg compared to 345 kg. That’s a difference of about 474 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
Porsche 911 Convertible

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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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Porsche 911 Convertible

The Porsche 911 Cabriolet transforms the iconic silhouette into an open‑air weapon, offering roof-down glamour and razor-sharp handling that still feels perfectly composed on normal roads. It’s the kind of car that serves daily duties with surprising ease while delivering intoxicating engine music and a grin factor that makes every trip feel like a small victory.

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Land Rover Defender
Porsche 911 Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Price
138,000 - 244,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.5 - 13.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
135 - 324 g/km
co2
237 - 310 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
2 - 4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
1,572 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
163 - 373 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
2,008 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
195 - 345 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.6 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Porsche
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