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Nissan X-Trail vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (213 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (34200 £ vs 57900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan X-Trail or Land Rover Defender?

Nissan X-Trail

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Land Rover Defender

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

X-Trail

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan X-Trail has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34200 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23700 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Nissan X-Trail manages with 5.70 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

Defender

Engine and Performance:

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 has a convincingly edge – offering 635 HP compared to 213 HP. That’s roughly 422 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Nissan X-Trail takes 7 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls noticeable stronger with 750 Nm compared to 525 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm difference.

X-Trail

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 to a small extent more seating capacity – 8 vs 7.

In curb weight, Nissan X-Trail is clearly perceptible lighter – 1668 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 632 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers noticeable more room – 786 L compared to 585 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender clearly perceptible takes the win – 819 kg compared to 574 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Land Rover Defender proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Land Rover Defender is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £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
  • Electric Range : 48 km
Nissan X-Trail
Land Rover Defender

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Nissan X-Trail

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The Nissan X-Trail is a roomy, no-nonsense family SUV that mixes sensible practicality with a quietly modern look, making it an easy choice for busy lives and weekend escapes. It drives with calm confidence, delivers a comfortable ride and sensible tech, and won’t demand drama while doing the everyday heavy lifting.

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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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Nissan X-Trail
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
34200 - 50500 £
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
131 - 161 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1668 - 1961 kg
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
177 - 585 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
-
Length
5003 mm
Width
1840 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
-
Height
1995 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1875 L
Payload
432 - 574 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 213 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
300 - 525 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
120 - 157 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1497 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Land Rover
Is the Nissan X-Trail offered with different drivetrains?

The Nissan X-Trail is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or 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.