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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or Land Rover Defender?

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

1.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • markedly lighter

Land Rover Defender

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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

Range Rover Evoque

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.

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is noticeably cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,572 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque uses 3.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque offers slightly more range – reaching up to 60 km, about 12 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Defender

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 substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 366 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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque takes 7.2 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers visibly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

Range Rover Evoque

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, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is markedly lighter – 1,792 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 508 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers noticeably more boot space – 786 L compared to 472 L. That’s a difference of about 314 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries noticeably more – 819 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 219 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender is decisively ahead 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, Plugin 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 Range Rover Evoque
Land Rover Defender

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Dimensions and Body

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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

The Range Rover Evoque turns heads with a compact, sculpted silhouette and an interior that feels more boutique hotel than utility vehicle. It delivers composed, playful handling around town while keeping enough ruggedness for weekend escapes — perfect for buyers who want luxury without the ostentation.

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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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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,300 - 64,800 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.7 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
60 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
85 - 177 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,792 - 2,157 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
472 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
503 - 600 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Land Rover
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