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Lexus RX vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (371 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (63300 £ vs 57900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Land Rover Defender?
RX
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Land Rover Defender has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 57900 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5443 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lexus RX manages with 3.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Lexus RX performs evident better – achieving up to 67 km, about 19 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Defender
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 has a significantly edge – offering 635 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 264 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.20 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 210 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls evident stronger with 750 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 199 Nm difference.
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 noticeable more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.
In curb weight, Lexus RX is somewhat lighter – 2040 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers convincingly more room – 786 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 325 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Defender performs a bit better – up to 1875 L, which is about 197 L more than the Lexus RX.
When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender clearly perceptible takes the win – 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 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.
Lexus RX
Land Rover Defender
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from about £57,900
Land Rover Defender
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
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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
63300 - 84700 £
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Price
57900 - 172000 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8 L
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
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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 - 182 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
65 L
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Fuel tank capacity
90 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2040 - 2185 kg
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Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
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Trunk capacity
461 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
4890 mm
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Length
5003 mm
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Width
1920 mm
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Width
2008 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Height
1995 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1678 L
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Max trunk capacity
1875 L
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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
210 km/h
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Max Speed
210 km/h
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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
2393 - 2487 cm3
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Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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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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Is the Lexus RX offered with different drivetrains?
The Lexus RX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.