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VW Tiguan vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (33,600 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Tiguan or Land Rover Defender?

VW Tiguan vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

VW Tiguan

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Land Rover Defender

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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tiguan

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Tiguan is considerably cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,279 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 78 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Defender

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 363 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

Tiguan

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Tiguan is considerably lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 701 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers somewhat more boot space – 786 L compared to 652 L. That’s a difference of about 134 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries clearly more – 819 kg compared to 544 kg. That’s a difference of about 275 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan is decisively ahead 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.

from £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
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VW Tiguan

The VW Tiguan is a well-rounded compact SUV that delivers a comfortable cabin, composed ride and practical space suited to everyday family life. Its straightforward tech and clever storage make it easy to live with, leaning toward sensible refinement rather than flash.

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Reviews VW Tiguan

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
32 - 190 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 544 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
VW
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the VW Tiguan?

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

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