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Land Rover Defender vs Volvo XC60 comparison
Compare performance (635 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or Volvo XC60?
Land Rover Defender vs Volvo XC60: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Defender
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Land Rover Defender is marginally cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 420 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Volvo XC60 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 79 km, about 31 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
XC60
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 offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 229 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers moderately more torque with 750 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 81 Nm more.
Defender
Space and Everyday Use:
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, Volvo XC60 is marginally lighter – 2,150 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries visibly more – 819 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 309 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Volvo XC60 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.
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Volvo XC60
Land Rover Defender
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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 XC60
The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian elegance with a strong focus on occupant safety, delivering a calm, composed ride and a well-crafted, user-friendly cabin. It’s a practical yet premium compact SUV that balances comfort with confident road manners, ideal for buyers who value refinement and everyday usability.
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Land Rover Defender
Volvo XC60
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
48 km
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Electric Range
79 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
59 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
2,150 kg
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
2,008 mm
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Width
1,902 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
510 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
Plugin Hybrid
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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
Automatic 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
335 - 406 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 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
589 - 669 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Power kW
247 - 299 kW
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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Brand
Land Rover
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Brand
Volvo
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