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VW Transporter Transporter vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (286 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Land Rover Defender?
VW Transporter Transporter 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.
Transporter Transporter
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.
VW Transporter Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,342 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Defender uses 6 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.
As for electric range, the VW Transporter Transporter offers substantially more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 283 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 offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 349 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 VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 335 Nm more.
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 more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 428 kg.
When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries visibly more – 1,259 kg compared to 819 kg. That’s a difference of about 440 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Land Rover Defender is far ahead 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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Land Rover Defender
VW Transporter Transporter
Land Rover Defender
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VW Transporter Transporter
The VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.
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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 Transporter Transporter
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
56 - 331 km
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 220 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
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
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Length
-
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Width
2,032 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
310 - 415 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
81 - 210 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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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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