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Toyota Hilux vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared

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?

Toyota Hilux

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Land Rover Defender

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

Hilux

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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 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.

Hilux

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 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.

Who comes out on top?

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.

from about £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
  • Electric Range : 48 km
Toyota Hilux
Land Rover Defender

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Toyota Hilux

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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.

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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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Toyota Hilux
Land Rover Defender
Hilux
Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
39800 - 56200 £
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km
9.7 - 10 L
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
253 - 264 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2085 - 2295 kg
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
5325 mm
Length
5003 mm
Width
1855 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
1810 - 1815 mm
Height
1995 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1875 L
Payload
915 - 1125 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Diesel
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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 204 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
170 - 175 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
400 - 500 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
110 - 150 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
2393 - 2755 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the Toyota Hilux?

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.