2021 Land Rover Defender vs 2022 Volvo XC40
Overview | |
MSRP$46,100 | MSRP$35,100 |
Listings144 | Listings231 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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2021 Land Rover Defender Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Land Rover Defender is a midsize SUV with four-wheel drive (4WD), available in short-wheelbase three-door (Defender 90) and long-wheelbase five-door (Defender 110) forms. After a long absence, the Defender returned to the United States for the 2020 model year, transformed into a thoroughly modern, 21st-century SUV. While it was gone, its original Land Rover Series I, II, III, 90, 110, and Defender ancestors became treasured classics. The new Defender carries its legacy forward, with the quest to bring new followers to its path. | |
2022 Volvo XC40 Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 187 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity6 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 187 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque221 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 4700 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity6 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.6 cu ft | Cargo Space20.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight4550 lbs | Curb Weight3627 lbs |
Height77.7 in | Height65.3 in |
Length180.4 in | Length174.2 in |
Width82.9 in | Width80.1 in |
Wheelbase101.9 in | Wheelbase106.4 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload925 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $46,100 | $35,100 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The 2021 Land Rover Defender is a midsize SUV with four-wheel drive (4WD), available in short-wheelbase three-door (Defender 90) and long-wheelbase five-door (Defender 110) forms. After a long absence, the Defender returned to the United States for the 2020 model year, transformed into a thoroughly modern, 21st-century SUV. While it was gone, its original Land Rover Series I, II, III, 90, 110, and Defender ancestors became treasured classics. The new Defender carries its legacy forward, with the quest to bring new followers to its path. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 2.0L 187 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm | 187 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 21 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 2.0L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 221 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm | 187 hp @ 4700 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 21 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.6 cu ft | 20.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4550 lbs | 3627 lbs |
Height | 77.7 in | 65.3 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 174.2 in |
Width | 82.9 in | 80.1 in |
Wheelbase | 101.9 in | 106.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 925 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | 3500 lbs |

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