Compare performance (635 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (57900 £ vs 69200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or Porsche Macan?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Land Rover Defender has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 57900 £ , while the Porsche Macan costs 69200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11314 £.
As for electric range, the Porsche Macan performs convincingly better – achieving up to 644 km, about 596 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
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 Porsche Macan has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 639 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Porsche Macan performs somewhat better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Land Rover Defender tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Macan pulls distinct stronger with 1130 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.
In curb weight, Porsche Macan is slight lighter – 2295 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers evident more room – 786 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 246 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Defender performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1875 L, which is about 527 L more than the Porsche Macan.
When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender noticeable takes the win – 819 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 274 kg.
The Porsche Macan 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.
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.
detailsThe Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.
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Price
57900 - 172000 £
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Price
69200 - 99000 £
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh
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Electric Range
48 km
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Electric Range
585 - 644 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
95 kWh
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
90 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
2 - 8
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
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Curb weight
2295 - 2470 kg
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
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Length
5003 mm
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Length
4784 - 4805 mm
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Width
2008 mm
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Width
1938 - 1952 mm
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Height
1995 mm
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Height
1613 - 1623 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1875 L
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Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Payload
470 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Power HP
360 - 639 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
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Max Speed
210 km/h
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Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Power kW
265 - 470 kW
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Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Land Rover
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Brand
Porsche
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Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.