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Lexus RX vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (371 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Land Rover Defender?
Lexus RX vs Land Rover Defender: 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.
RX
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 Defender is only slightly cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,443 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Lexus RX offers markedly more range – reaching up to 67 km, about 19 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Defender
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 264 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 Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 199 Nm more.
RX
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, Lexus RX is moderately lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers substantially more boot space – 786 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 325 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries clearly more – 819 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 199 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Land Rover Defender 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.
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Land Rover Defender
Lexus RX
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Lexus RX
The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.
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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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Lexus RX
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
67 km
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
75 - 183 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 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
SUV
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
461 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,920 mm
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Width
2,008 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
575 - 620 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
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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
207 - 371 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
551 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
152 - 273 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Lexus
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Brand
Land Rover
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