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Toyota RAV4 vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (306 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota RAV4 or Land Rover Defender?
Toyota RAV4 vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
RAV4
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota RAV4 is substantially cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,723 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota RAV4 uses 1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Toyota RAV4 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 75 km, about 27 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
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 offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 329 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 Toyota RAV4 takes 6 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.
RAV4
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 more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota RAV4 is noticeably lighter – 1,745 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 555 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers visibly more boot space – 786 L compared to 580 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries visibly more – 819 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 219 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Toyota RAV4 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.
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Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4
Land Rover Defender
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Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is a pragmatic, family-friendly SUV that pairs impressively low running costs in hybrid form with a relaxed, motorway-friendly ride and a generous rear seat and boot that make everyday life easy. Its cabin leans toward practicality rather than polish—expect plenty of hard plastics and a tidy infotainment system that’s quick to respond but buries some climate functions in a touchscreen and can nag with drive‑recorder popups, so buyers wanting a premium feel or sporty dynamics should look elsewhere.
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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 RAV4
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
35,100 - 55,700 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
75 km
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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
22 - 128 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,745 - 1,910 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
4,600 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
1,685 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,604 - 1,690 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
390 - 600 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
218 - 306 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
-
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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
160 - 225 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
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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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