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Land Rover Defender vs Porsche Taycan – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Land Rover Defender or Porsche Taycan fits your lifestyle better.

Land Rover Defender

Porsche Taycan

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.

Land Rover Defender has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 57900 £, while the Porsche Taycan costs 87900 £. That’s a price difference of around 30085 £.

As for range, the Porsche Taycan performs significantly better – achieving up to 680 km, about 632 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Taycan has a distinct edge – offering 1034 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 399 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.20 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan performs a bit better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Land Rover Defender tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Taycan pulls significantly stronger with 1340 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 590 Nm difference.

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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 clearly more seating capacity – 8 vs 4.

In curb weight, Porsche Taycan is barely noticeable lighter – 2165 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers significantly more room – 786 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 379 L.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender evident takes the win – 819 kg compared to 635 kg. That’s a difference of about 184 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Taycan proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Taycan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km
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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 Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Price
87900 - 206700 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh
Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
15.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
135 - 324 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
89 - 91 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
4
Doors
3 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Curb weight
2165 - 2370 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4323 - 5358 mm
Length
4962 - 4968 mm
Width
2008 mm
Width
1966 - 1998 mm
Height
1967 - 1995 mm
Height
1378 - 1381 mm
Max trunk capacity
1263 - 2078 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
175 - 635 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
408 - 1034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
175 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
410 - 1340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 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

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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.