2020 Land Rover Defender vs 2021 Jeep Wrangler
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MSRP$49,900 | MSRP$29,070 |
Average price$53,218 | Average price$36,632 |
Listings229 | Listings4665 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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2020 Land Rover Defender Reviews SummaryThe Land Rover Defender didn’t have to leave, but as the saying goes, it couldn't stay here. In 1996, after only two model years, the United States banned the Defender 90 because it didn't have airbags, a proud feature this crusty old truck boasted from 1990 until its final breath in 2016. Around the world, the Defender—and the Series I, II, and III models that were nearly the same since 1948—has been Britain's answer to the American Jeep, the German Gelandewagen, and the Japanese FJ. It was a farming vehicle built on warrior bones that served millions, including armies, without a whiff of prestige or wealth. Today, Land Rover is a luxury manufacturer of extreme off-road vehicles that can and do go everywhere on earth. The new Defender isn't anything like the old Defender, and thank God. But don't think the Defender has gone too soft, because at its core, it's just a cushier, way pricier Wrangler. | |
2021 Jeep Wrangler Reviews SummaryThe Jeep Wrangler is an icon. Sports cars like the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Corvette may often be described as icons, but they can’t hold a candle to the Wrangler’s bona fides. It harkens back to the original Willys Jeep and has evolved through the years to be an instantly recognizable fixture of the American motoring landscape. What makes this all the more incredible is how the industry has changed through the years. The best-selling SUVs on the market are all based on car platforms, and emphasize efficiency and comfort. Yet the rugged, comparatively inefficient Wrangler, which also rides like a truck, is still popular. Part of that comes from being different from everyone else, but another part is Jeep’s commitment to continually update the Wrangler to meet the demands of its buyers. The four-door 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited accomplishes both, by now offering a Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (changing with the times) and a potent Hemi V8 (beating to its own drum). Both powertrains are exclusive to the four-door Wrangler; neither is available with the two-door Wrangler body style. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine3.6L 285 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive Train4X4 |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower285 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine Name3.6L 285 hp V6 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower285 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | Drivetrain4X4 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space34.0 cu ft | Cargo Space31.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight4815 lbs | Curb Weight3970 lbs |
Height77.4 in | Height73.6 in |
Length197.6 in | Length166.8 in |
Width82.9 in | Width73.8 in |
Wheelbase119.0 in | Wheelbase96.8 in |
Maximum Payload1984 lbs | Maximum Payload1030 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $49,900 | $29,070 |
Average price | $53,218 | $36,632 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Land Rover Defender didn’t have to leave, but as the saying goes, it couldn't stay here. In 1996, after only two model years, the United States banned the Defender 90 because it didn't have airbags, a proud feature this crusty old truck boasted from 1990 until its final breath in 2016. Around the world, the Defender—and the Series I, II, and III models that were nearly the same since 1948—has been Britain's answer to the American Jeep, the German Gelandewagen, and the Japanese FJ. It was a farming vehicle built on warrior bones that served millions, including armies, without a whiff of prestige or wealth. Today, Land Rover is a luxury manufacturer of extreme off-road vehicles that can and do go everywhere on earth. The new Defender isn't anything like the old Defender, and thank God. But don't think the Defender has gone too soft, because at its core, it's just a cushier, way pricier Wrangler. | The Jeep Wrangler is an icon. Sports cars like the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Corvette may often be described as icons, but they can’t hold a candle to the Wrangler’s bona fides. It harkens back to the original Willys Jeep and has evolved through the years to be an instantly recognizable fixture of the American motoring landscape. What makes this all the more incredible is how the industry has changed through the years. The best-selling SUVs on the market are all based on car platforms, and emphasize efficiency and comfort. Yet the rugged, comparatively inefficient Wrangler, which also rides like a truck, is still popular. Part of that comes from being different from everyone else, but another part is Jeep’s commitment to continually update the Wrangler to meet the demands of its buyers. The four-door 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited accomplishes both, by now offering a Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (changing with the times) and a potent Hemi V8 (beating to its own drum). Both powertrains are exclusive to the four-door Wrangler; neither is available with the two-door Wrangler body style. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 3.6L 285 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | 4X4 |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 4 |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm | 285 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 3.6L 285 hp V6 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm | 285 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4X4 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 34.0 cu ft | 31.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4815 lbs | 3970 lbs |
Height | 77.4 in | 73.6 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 166.8 in |
Width | 82.9 in | 73.8 in |
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 96.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1984 lbs | 1030 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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