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VW Tiguan vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (272 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (32800 £ vs 57900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Tiguan or Land Rover Defender?
Tiguan
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
VW Tiguan has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32800 £, while the Land Rover Defender costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 25072 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L. The difference is about 4.60 L per 100 km.
As for range, the VW Tiguan performs significantly better – achieving up to 126 km, about 78 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Defender
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender has a decisively edge – offering 635 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 363 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.90 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Defender performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 242 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls significantly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm difference.
Tiguan
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 noticeable more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.
In curb weight, VW Tiguan is convincingly lighter – 1599 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 701 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers somewhat more room – 786 L compared to 652 L. That’s a difference of about 134 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Defender performs noticeable better – up to 2078 L, which is about 428 L more than the VW Tiguan.
When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender clearly perceptible takes the win – 819 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 286 kg.
Who wins the race?
The VW Tiguan proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Tiguan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £32,800
VW Tiguan
VW Tiguan
Land Rover Defender
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VW Tiguan
3.7 (4 Reviews)
The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.
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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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VW Tiguan
Land Rover Defender
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
32800 - 51900 £
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Price
57900 - 172000 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 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
118 - 126 km
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
15.40 kWh
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co2
32 - 190 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L
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Fuel tank capacity
89 - 91 L
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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
3 - 5
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Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
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Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
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Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
4539 mm
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Length
4323 - 5358 mm
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Width
1842 - 1859 mm
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Width
2008 mm
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Height
1656 - 1658 mm
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Height
1967 - 1995 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
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Max trunk capacity
1263 - 2078 L
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Payload
460 - 533 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 - 272 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
198 - 242 km/h
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Max Speed
175 - 250 km/h
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Torque
220 - 400 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
96 - 200 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 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, D, E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
VW
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Brand
Land Rover
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What drivetrain options does the VW Tiguan have?
The VW Tiguan is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-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.