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Porsche Cayenne vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (1,156 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (90,200 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Cayenne or Land Rover Defender?
Porsche Cayenne vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Cayenne
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.
Land Rover Defender is substantially cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,314 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 620 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
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 Porsche Cayenne offers considerably more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 521 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers considerably more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 750 Nm more.
Cayenne
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 5.
In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayenne is only slightly lighter – 2,130 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers marginally more boot space – 786 L compared to 781 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries slightly more – 819 kg compared to 705 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Porsche Cayenne stands well ahead of its rival 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.
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Porsche Cayenne
Porsche Cayenne
Land Rover Defender
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Porsche Cayenne
Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.
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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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Porsche Cayenne
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
74 - 668 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 - 249 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
SUV
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
4 - 5
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
434 - 781 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
1,980 - 1,983 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
525 - 705 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
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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
500 - 1,500 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
260 - 850 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
2,995 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Porsche
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Brand
Land Rover
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