Compare performance (115 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (14,200 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or Land Rover Defender?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mazda 2 is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,637 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 2 uses 4.7 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.
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 115 HP. That’s roughly 520 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 599 Nm more.
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, Mazda 2 is clearly lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 1,201 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers substantially more boot space – 786 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 506 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries considerably more – 819 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 382 kg.
The Land Rover Defender holds a decisive overall lead 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.
The Mazda 2 is a pocket-sized charmer that makes city driving feel light and lively, wrapped in sleek styling that looks right at home on trendy streets. Buyers who want an economical, fun-to-drive hatch with surprisingly grown-up cabin quality will find it hard to resist — it’s the kind of everyday companion that puts a grin on your face every time you head out.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
|
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
48 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
107 - 122 g/km
|
co2
135 - 324 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Hatchback
|
Body Type
Off-Roader
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
2 - 8
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
-
|
|
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
|
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
280 L
|
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
|
|
Length
4,080 mm
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
1,695 mm
|
Width
2,008 mm
|
|
Height
1,515 mm
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
950 L
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
420 - 437 kg
|
Payload
494 - 819 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
|
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
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
|
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
|
|
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
|
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
|
|
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
|
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2023
|
Model Year
2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
|
|
Brand
Mazda
|
Brand
Land Rover
|