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Land Rover Defender vs Toyota Urban Cruiser – Which model is better for everyday use?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Land Rover Defender or Toyota Urban Cruiser?

Land Rover Defender

Toyota Urban Cruiser

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Urban Cruiser has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £, while the Land Rover Defender costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 32152 £.

As for range, the Toyota Urban Cruiser performs decisively better – achieving up to 420 km, about 372 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

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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 Land Rover Defender has a significantly edge – offering 635 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 451 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser takes 7.40 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Defender performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls significantly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 443 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 noticeable more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Toyota Urban Cruiser is noticeable lighter – 1775 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 525 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers decisively more room – 786 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 476 L.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Land Rover Defender shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Land Rover Defender
Toyota Urban Cruiser

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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
  • Electric Range : 48 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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Toyota Urban Cruiser

The Toyota Urban Cruiser is a compact SUV that offers a blend of style and practicality, making it well-suited for urban living. It captures attention with its bold design, while providing a high driving position that enhances visibility and control on city roads. Inside, the Urban Cruiser offers comfortable seating and a range of features that cater to both driver and passengers, emphasizing convenience and everyday usability.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Price
25700 - 36800 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15 - 18 kWh
Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
330 - 420 km
Battery Capacity
15.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
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
SUV
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Curb weight
1775 - 1972 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
306 - 310 L
Length
4323 - 5358 mm
Length
4285 mm
Width
2008 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1967 - 1995 mm
Height
1635 mm
Max trunk capacity
1263 - 2078 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
-

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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Power HP
144 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
175 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
150 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
106 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Toyota

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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.