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Land Rover Defender vs Porsche Macan - Differences and prices compared

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?

Land Rover Defender

Porsche Macan

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 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.

Macan

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 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.

Defender

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

Land Rover Defender
Porsche Macan

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from about £69,200
Macan

Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 639 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 585 - 644 km

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 Macan

The 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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Land Rover Defender
Porsche Macan

Costs and Consumption

Price
57900 - 172000 £
Price
69200 - 99000 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh
Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
135 - 324 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Curb weight
2295 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
5003 mm
Length
4784 - 4805 mm
Width
2008 mm
Width
1938 - 1952 mm
Height
1995 mm
Height
1613 - 1623 mm
Max trunk capacity
1875 L
Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
470 - 545 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Land Rover Defender?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.