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Peugeot Rifter vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (22,900 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Rifter or Land Rover Defender?

Peugeot Rifter vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Land Rover Defender

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Rifter

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot Rifter is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,997 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Rifter uses 5.4 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

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 130 HP. That’s roughly 505 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 7.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

Rifter

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is clearly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 802 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers noticeably more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 786 L. That’s a difference of about 264 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries only slightly more – 819 kg compared to 814 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender is decisively ahead 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
Peugeot Rifter
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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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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Peugeot Rifter
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
142 - 157 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
518 - 814 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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
102 - 130 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Land Rover
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