Compare performance (635 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 89,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or Porsche Macan?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
Land Rover Defender is substantially cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Porsche Macan costs 89,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,457 £.
As for electric range, the Porsche Macan offers substantially more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 537 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
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 Land Rover Defender offers somewhat more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan delivers clearly more torque with 955 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 205 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Defender is only slightly lighter – 2,300 kg compared to 2,470 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers markedly more boot space – 786 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 310 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries significantly more – 819 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 349 kg.
The Porsche Macan is barely 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
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Price
89,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
48 km
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Electric Range
585 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Curb weight
2,470 kg
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Trunk capacity
476 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
2,008 mm
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Width
1,952 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Payload
470 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
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Power HP
571 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Torque
955 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
420 kW
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 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
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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