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Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or Land Rover Defender?

Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Land Rover Defender

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly 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.

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

Rocks Electric

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is clearly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,009 £.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Rocks Electric offers clearly more range – reaching up to 75 km, about 27 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 8 HP. That’s roughly 627 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 710 Nm more.

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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is considerably lighter – 558 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 1,742 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers significantly more boot space – 786 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 723 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries significantly more – 819 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 677 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric 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.

from £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
Vauxhall Rocks Electric
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

The Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.

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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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Vauxhall Rocks Electric
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
558 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,388 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
142 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
40 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Land Rover
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