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Suzuki Ignis vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (83 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (15,600 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Ignis or Land Rover Defender?

Suzuki Ignis vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Suzuki Ignis

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter

Land Rover Defender

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space

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

Ignis

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.

Suzuki Ignis is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,249 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Ignis 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:

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 considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 552 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 8.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 643 Nm more.

Ignis

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Ignis is substantially lighter – 935 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 1,365 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers significantly more boot space – 786 L compared to 267 L. That’s a difference of about 519 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries substantially more – 819 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 424 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
Suzuki Ignis
Land Rover Defender

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Suzuki Ignis

The Suzuki Ignis is a cheeky compact crossover that turns city chores into cheerful adventures, with chunky styling and a surprisingly practical cabin. It won't pretend to be a sports car, but its nimble manners, low running costs and ample personality make it an ideal pick for urban buyers who want fun without pretension.

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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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Suzuki Ignis
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 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 - 122 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
3,700 mm
Length
-
Width
1,690 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,605 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 - 395 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
83 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
107 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
61 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,020
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
Land Rover
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