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Renault Espace vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Espace or Land Rover Defender?

Renault Espace vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Renault Espace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Land Rover Defender

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

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Espace

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.

Renault Espace is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,315 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Espace uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 435 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 Renault Espace takes 8.8 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

Espace

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 more seats – 8 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Espace is visibly lighter – 1,673 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 627 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers somewhat more boot space – 786 L compared to 692 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries clearly more – 819 kg compared to 581 kg. That’s a difference of about 238 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender is clearly superior 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 £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
Renault Espace
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

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Renault Espace

The Renault Espace is the sort of roomy, clever family cruiser that makes long journeys feel effortless, its interior prioritising comfort and practical thinking without drifting into blandness. It won't pretend to be a sports car, but its composed ride, smart packaging and a whisper of French flair make it a sensible and subtly stylish choice for buyers who value space and versatility.

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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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Renault Espace
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,500 - 41,400 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
110 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
4,746 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
404 - 581 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
147 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Renault
Brand
Land Rover
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