2027 Defender vs. Range Rover Comparison with Price, Specs, & Photos

Land Rover builds luxury off-road vehicles, but different models put more emphasis on either the luxury part or the off-road part. But while the Range Rover might be primarily made for luxury, and the Defender range is made more for off-road use, there’s still quite a bit of overlap, and that’s why choosing which is right for you requires a bit of a closer look. There are also a lot of options to customize each, so we put together the following guide to help you navigate the decision.

Defender VS Range Rover – Specifications

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Both of these vehicles come in a choice of three body styles. For the Defender, there is a two-door version, the 90, which has a 101.9-inch wheelbase. The 110 comes with a 119-inch wheelbase and is available with either five or seven seats. The 130 has the same wheelbase as the 110, but the body is longer, allowing for more cargo space and the option of an eight-seat configuration. With the standard wheelbase, the Range Rover is almost exactly the same overall length as the Defender 130, so its five seats are quite spacious. You can also get the Range Rover with an extended wheelbase, which gives you the option of either a third row of seats or a reclining two-seat configuration for the second row.

Both vehicles come with a standard 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine. The 296-horsepower tuned for this engine is only available for the base S trim of the Defender. Except for the Defender OCTA, every other trim of the Defender, as well as the base SE trim of the Range Rover, has the 395-horsepower version. The OCTA is based on the 110, but it comes with a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 that produces 626 horsepower. For the Range Rover, the SE trim is also available with a 542-horsepower plug-in hybrid drivetrain or a 523-horsepower V8. Moving up to the Autobiography trim changes the standard drivetrain to the PHEV option, with the V8 still available. The various SV trims all come with a 607-horsepower version of the V8. Both vehicles offer impressive off-road ability, and even come with the same 11.5 inches of maximum ground clearance, but there are still some important differences in equipment that need to be considered depending on how you plan on using the vehicle.

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Defender VS Range Rover – Equipment

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Mechanically, the Range Rover and Defender both come extremely well equipped for off-roading, with standard all-wheel drive, a twin-speed transfer box, Terrain Response, Hill Descent Control, and even adaptive off-road cruise control. There is a much bigger difference in how the two are equipped. The Defender comes with a durable and easy-to-clean interior that includes rubber flooring and seats covered in Resist, a highly durable material that is still very soft to the touch. Leather upholstery, which is standard on the Range Rover, is also available. The OCTA raises the bar for both function and luxury, with standard leather and an incredible Meridian™ sound system, as well as options like a roof rack and a raised air intake to maximize wading depth. Exterior side-mounted gear carriers are also available for the Defender, for quick access to functional adventure gear.

The Range Rover puts much more emphasis on luxury and style. Things like all-terrain tires aren’t offered from the factory the way they are on the Defender, but there are more than 30 paint colors available, plus a huge range of interior colors and materials. Reclining back seats, a 34-speaker stereo with a 1,600-watt amp, and wheels up to 23 inches are all features that set the Range Rover apart. The Range Rover is also eligible for the SV Bespoke program, which allows you to customize your vehicle in a whole new way, constrained only by what is physically possible. In short, although both vehicles offer luxury and off-road prowess, each one also has a specialization of one or the other.

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*Price shown is the current Base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price and subject to change. Excludes destination/handling charge ($1,275 for Discovery Sport, $1,375 for Range Rover Evoque , $1,475 for Range Rover Velar, $1,850 for Range Rover Sport and Discovery, $1,950 for Defender, and $2,450 for Range Rover.), tax, title, license, and retailer fees, all due at signing, and optional equipment. Total Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price includes destination/handling charge noted above and may include optional equipment but excludes tax, title, license and retailer fees, all due at signing. Retailer price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. Effective April 1, 2026. See your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for details.