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Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs VW Grand California comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (62,000 £ vs 70,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Range Rover Velar or VW Grand California?

Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs VW Grand California: Key differences

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially lighter

VW Grand California

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

Range Rover Velar

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Land Rover Range Rover Velar is somewhat cheaper – starting at 62,000 £ , while the VW Grand California costs 70,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,265 £.

Grand California

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 Range Rover Velar offers clearly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 241 HP more horsepower.

Range Rover Velar

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 Range Rover Velar offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Range Rover Velar is substantially lighter – 2,003 kg compared to 3,052 kg. The difference is around 1,049 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar carries visibly more – 587 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 139 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is far ahead 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 £62,000
Range Rover Velar

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 404 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 10 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 58 km
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
VW Grand California

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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VW Grand California

The Grand California is Volkswagen's remarkable take on the camper van, blending practicality with comfort for the ultimate road trip experience. With ample space for both living and storage, it's designed for adventure seekers who don't want to compromise on amenities. Whether you're exploring coastal roads or setting up camp in the mountains, the Grand California offers a perfect home away from home.

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar
VW Grand California

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Price
70,200 - 77,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
103 - 228 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Curb weight
3,052 - 3,354 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,986 - 6,836 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Width
2,040 mm
Height
-
Height
2,839 - 2,971 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 587 kg
Payload
146 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 404 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
VW
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