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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 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
0 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
2
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
558 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
63 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,388 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
142 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
8 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
40 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
6 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Land Rover
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