Compare performance (204 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (39800 £ vs 57900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Hilux or Land Rover Defender?
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.
Toyota Hilux has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39800 £, while the Land Rover Defender costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 18098 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Defender manages with 6 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Toyota Hilux with 9.70 L. The difference is about 3.70 L per 100 km.
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 has a clearly edge – offering 635 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 431 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Defender performs a bit better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Toyota Hilux tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls evident stronger with 750 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.
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 evident more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.
In curb weight, Toyota Hilux is a bit lighter – 2085 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.
When it comes to payload, Toyota Hilux noticeable takes the win – 1125 kg compared to 819 kg. That’s a difference of about 306 kg.
Overall, the Land Rover Defender shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
39800 - 56200 £
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Price
57900 - 172000 £
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Consumption L/100km
9.7 - 10 L
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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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
253 - 264 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
90 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Pickup
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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
2 - 4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2085 - 2295 kg
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Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
5325 mm
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Length
5003 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Width
2008 mm
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Height
1810 - 1815 mm
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Height
1995 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1875 L
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Payload
915 - 1125 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual 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
150 - 204 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
170 - 175 km/h
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Max Speed
210 km/h
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Torque
400 - 500 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
110 - 150 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
2393 - 2755 cm3
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Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
Land Rover
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The Toyota Hilux is offered with All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.