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Land Rover Defender 110 vs Rivian R1S

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2027 Land Rover Defender 110

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2027 Rivian R1S

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Overview

SpecLand Rover Defender 110SRivian R1SPremium
Selected trimSPremium
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)electric
Transmission8-speed automatic1-speed direct drive
Engine typemild hybridelectric
Model year20272027

Pricing & market

SpecLand Rover Defender 110SRivian R1SPremium
MSRP$65,000 (best)$83,990
Lowest listing price$64,999 (best)—
Median listing price$83,514 (best)—
Highest listing price$172,955 (best)—
For sale now66 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecLand Rover Defender 110SRivian R1SPremium
Combined MPGe—85 MPGe (best)
Electric range—329 mi (best)
Battery capacity—108 kWh (best)
240V charge time—12 hr (best)
Fuel tank24 gal (best)—

Performance

SpecLand Rover Defender 110SRivian R1SPremium
Horsepower296 hp533 hp (best)
Torque347 lb-ft610 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3 L (best)—
CylindersI6—

Size & capability

SpecLand Rover Defender 110SRivian R1SPremium
Seating7 seats7 seats
Doors—4 (best)
Cargo volume—105.4 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity8,200 lbs (best)7,700 lbs
Payload—2,119 lbs (best)
Curb weight5,035 lbs (best)—
Ground clearance9 in (best)8.7 in
Wheelbase119 in121.1 in (best)
Length198 in200.8 in (best)
Width79 in82 in (best)
Height78 in (best)77.3 in

Safety & recalls

SpecLand Rover Defender 110SRivian R1SPremium
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)1

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimLand Rover Defender 110Rivian R1S
1

S

$65,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Premium

$83,990 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

X-Dynamic SE

$74,400 MSRP

Premium

$90,990 MSRP

3

Trophy Edition

$87,400 MSRP

Performance

$106,990 MSRP

4

Trophy Edition

$87,400 MSRP

Quad

$121,990 MSRP

5

Vertex

$96,000 MSRP

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6

X

$96,000 MSRP

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7

OCTA

$158,800 MSRP

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8

OCTA Black

$169,200 MSRP

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Live inventory

Land Rover Defender 110 vs Rivian R1S FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 or 2027 Rivian R1S?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 vs 2027 Rivian R1S on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 or 2027 Rivian R1S?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 starts lower at $65,000. Live Land Rover Defender 110 listings start at $64,999.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 or 2027 Rivian R1S?
The 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (65,000).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 or 2027 Rivian R1S?
The 2027 Rivian R1S leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (410).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 or 2027 Rivian R1S?
The 2027 Rivian R1S leads on horsepower in this comparison (1,025).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 or 2027 Rivian R1S?
The 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,200).