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Suzuki Vitara vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (23,600 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Vitara or Land Rover Defender?

Suzuki Vitara vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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Land Rover Defender

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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

Vitara

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 Vitara is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Vitara uses 5.3 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Suzuki Vitara offers substantially more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 378 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

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 substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 451 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Suzuki Vitara takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 443 Nm more.

Vitara

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Vitara is substantially lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 1,045 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more boot space – 786 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 411 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries considerably more – 819 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 394 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender holds a decisive overall lead 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 Vitara
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Suzuki Vitara

The Vitara is a city-smart SUV with a cheeky streak of off-road promise, perfect for drivers who want practicality without pretense. It’s honest, easy to live with and surprisingly likeable, a sensible companion for everyday adventures and weekend escapes.

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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 Vitara
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 137 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 425 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
Land Rover
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