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Land Rover Defender vs Toyota Urban Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or Toyota Urban Cruiser?

Land Rover Defender vs Toyota Urban Cruiser: Key differences

Land Rover Defender

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Toyota Urban Cruiser

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Defender

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Urban Cruiser is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,437 £.

As for electric range, the Toyota Urban Cruiser offers considerably more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 378 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Urban Cruiser

Engine and Performance:

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 considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 451 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating 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 7.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 443 Nm more.

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 more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Urban Cruiser is markedly lighter – 1,839 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 461 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more boot space – 786 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 476 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries significantly more – 819 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 398 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender is clearly superior overall 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.

from £57,900
Defender

Land Rover Defender

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 14.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 48 km
Land Rover Defender
Toyota Urban Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Land Rover Defender
Toyota Urban Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Price
33,400 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
395 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
1,839 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
306 - 310 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,008 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
411 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in 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
174 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
128 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Toyota
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