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SsangYong Rexton vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Rexton or Land Rover Defender?

SsangYong Rexton vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly lighter

Land Rover Defender

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space

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

Rexton

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SsangYong Rexton is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Defender uses 6 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 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 significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 433 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 SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 309 Nm more.

Rexton

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, SsangYong Rexton is very slightly lighter – 2,145 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers very slightly more boot space – 786 L compared to 784 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries very slightly more – 819 kg compared to 770 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender 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.

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
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SsangYong Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.

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Reviews SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Frank Williams CPA/ ACCA/ CPD
22 Jan 2026, 01:20:01

Ssang Yong Rexton is better than the Land Cruiser

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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SsangYong Rexton
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.2 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
214 - 216 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
4,850 mm
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,825 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
655 - 770 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
184 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
441 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
148 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Land Rover
Is the SsangYong Rexton offered with different drivetrains?

The SsangYong Rexton is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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