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Mazda CX-80 vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (327 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (49,300 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-80 or Land Rover Defender?

Mazda CX-80 vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Mazda CX-80

3.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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Land Rover Defender

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CX-80

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.

Mazda CX-80 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 49,300 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,529 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-80 uses 4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mazda CX-80 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 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 offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 327 HP. That’s roughly 308 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 Mazda CX-80 takes 6.8 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers noticeably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

CX-80

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda CX-80 is only slightly lighter – 2,131 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 169 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more boot space – 786 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 528 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries visibly more – 819 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 169 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.

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
Mazda CX-80
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mazda CX-80

The Mazda CX-80 brings polished, near-premium styling and a cabin that feels far classier than its badge might imply. It steers with a composed, engaging character and packs the sensible practicality families want — with just enough flair to make school runs feel a little less ordinary.

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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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Mazda CX-80
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
60 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
91 - 146 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
7
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,131 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
258 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
649 - 650 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
254 - 327 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Land Rover
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