Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Discovery Series II
Overview | |
Years produced1983-2008 | Years produced1999-2004 |
MSRP$63,500 | MSRP$33,995 |
Listings380 | Listings1 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryAs the rest of the lineup has trended toward luxury, the Land Rover Defender has stayed true to the brand’s roots of tough off-roaders ideal for the military and farmers alike. That’s mainly because Land Rover put off updates for decades, but a redesigned Defender that’s more passenger car than farm implement arrived for 2020, bringing the nameplate back to the U.S. Changes for 2026 include subtle styling changes, a larger touchscreen, and new color and accessory options. Verdict: The Defender offers an unmatched combination of off-road capability and everyday civility. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine4.0L 188 hp V8 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive Train4WD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower188 hp @ 4750 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City12 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway16 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine Name4.0L 188 hp V8 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque250 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm |
Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower188 hp @ 4750 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | Drivetrain4WD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City12 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway16 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space34.0 cu ft | Cargo Space40.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4830 lbs | Curb Weight4576 lbs |
Height77.4 in | Height76.4 in |
Length197.5 in | Length185.2 in |
Width82.9 in | Width74.4 in |
Wheelbase119.0 in | Wheelbase100.0 in |
Maximum Payload2015 lbs | Maximum Payload1488 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Standard Payload | Standard Payload1488 lbs |
Maximum Towing Capacity7715 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity5500 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1983-2008 | 1999-2004 |
MSRP | $63,500 | $33,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | As the rest of the lineup has trended toward luxury, the Land Rover Defender has stayed true to the brand’s roots of tough off-roaders ideal for the military and farmers alike. That’s mainly because Land Rover put off updates for decades, but a redesigned Defender that’s more passenger car than farm implement arrived for 2020, bringing the nameplate back to the U.S. Changes for 2026 include subtle styling changes, a larger touchscreen, and new color and accessory options. Verdict: The Defender offers an unmatched combination of off-road capability and everyday civility. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 4.0L 188 hp V8 |
Drive Train | AWD | 4WD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm | 188 hp @ 4750 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 12 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 16 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 4.0L 188 hp V8 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 250 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm | 188 hp @ 4750 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 12 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 16 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Optional |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 34.0 cu ft | 40.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4830 lbs | 4576 lbs |
Height | 77.4 in | 76.4 in |
Length | 197.5 in | 185.2 in |
Width | 82.9 in | 74.4 in |
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 100.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 2015 lbs | 1488 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Standard Payload | 1488 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7715 lbs | 7700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5500 lbs | |
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