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Toyota RAV4 vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (306 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (35100 £ vs 57900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota RAV4 or Land Rover Defender?

Toyota RAV4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Land Rover Defender

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

RAV4

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.

Toyota RAV4 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota RAV4 manages with 1 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L. The difference is about 5 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Toyota RAV4 performs clearly perceptible better – achieving 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 has a decisively edge – offering 635 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 329 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Toyota RAV4 takes 6 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Defender performs a bit better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Toyota RAV4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

RAV4

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 distinct more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Toyota RAV4 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1745 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 555 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly perceptible more room – 786 L compared to 580 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Defender performs barely noticeable better – up to 1875 L, which is about 185 L more than the Toyota RAV4.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender noticeable takes the win – 819 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 219 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Toyota RAV4 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 £35,100
RAV4

Toyota RAV4

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 5.6 L
  • Electric Range : 75 km
Toyota RAV4
Land Rover Defender

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Toyota RAV4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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The Toyota RAV4 feels like a sensible friend on the road, marrying dependable practicality with a dash of SUV personality that keeps daily driving from turning dull. Comfortable and easy to live with, it looks tough without shouting and quietly gets the job done — a sensible pick for buyers who want versatility without drama.

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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

Price
35100 - 55700 £
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 - 128 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1745 - 1910 kg
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
4600 mm
Length
5003 mm
Width
1855 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
1685 mm
Height
1995 mm
Max trunk capacity
1604 - 1690 L
Max trunk capacity
1875 L
Payload
390 - 600 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
2487 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the Toyota RAV4?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.