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.
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.
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.
detailsCosts 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.