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Land Rover Defender vs Volvo EX60 comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 54,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or Volvo EX60?

Land Rover Defender vs Volvo EX60: Key differences

Land Rover Defender

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  • clearly more trunk space

Volvo EX60

  • barely cheaper
  • barely more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

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

Defender

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.

Volvo EX60 is barely cheaper – starting at 54,000 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,866 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX60 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 810 km, about 762 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

EX60

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 Volvo EX60 offers barely more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX60 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX60 delivers very slightly more torque with 790 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Defender

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 more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo EX60 is marginally lighter – 2,190 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more boot space – 786 L compared to 523 L. That’s a difference of about 263 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries significantly more – 819 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 359 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX60 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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EX60

Volvo EX60

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 374 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 620 - 810 km
Land Rover Defender
Volvo EX60

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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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Volvo EX60

The Volvo EX60 arrives as a sleek, family-friendly electric SUV that blends Scandinavian restraint with a surprising dash of personality, wrapping a calm, premium cabin around practical everyday usability. It’s aimed at buyers who prize safety and comfort but still want a car that rewards an enthusiastic drive, proving that sensible can be quietly fun.

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Land Rover Defender
Volvo EX60

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Price
54,000 - 70,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
620 - 810 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
2,190 - 2,425 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
523 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,008 mm
Width
1,899 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
435 - 460 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
374 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
480 - 790 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
275 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,026 - 2,027
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Volvo
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