Land Rover Defender 130 vs Rivian R1S
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Rivian R1S
Overview
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 130S | Rivian R1SPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S | Premium |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | — | electric |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | electric |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 130S | Rivian R1SPremium |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $74,000 (best) | $83,990 |
| Lowest listing price | $74,999 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $94,242 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $134,235 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 14 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 130S | Rivian R1SPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPGe | — | 85 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 329 mi (best) |
| Battery capacity | — | 108 kWh (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 12 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 24 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 130S | Rivian R1SPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 296 hp | 533 hp (best) |
| Torque | 347 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | — |
| Cylinders | I6 | — |
Size & capability
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 130S | Rivian R1SPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 8 seats (best) | 7 seats |
| Doors | — | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | — | 105.4 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 8,200 lbs (best) | 7,700 lbs |
| Payload | — | 2,119 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,570 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 9 in (best) | 8.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 119 in | 121.1 in (best) |
| Length | 212 in (best) | 200.8 in |
| Width | 79 in | 82 in (best) |
| Height | 78 in (best) | 77.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 130S | Rivian 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.
| Trim | Land Rover Defender 130 | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S $74,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Premium $83,990 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | X-Dynamic SE $83,600 MSRP | Premium $90,990 MSRP |
| 3 | Outbound $86,400 MSRP | Performance $106,990 MSRP |
| 4 | Vertex $105,000 MSRP | Quad $121,990 MSRP |
Live inventory
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Used2026 Land Rover Defender 130
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Santorini Black•Ebony15 mi$98,874Land Rover Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Used2024 Land Rover Defender 130
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Silicon Silver Premium Metallic•Vintage Tan/Ebony37,502 mi$74,999Land Rover Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Used2024 Land Rover Defender 130
X
Carpathian Gray Premium Metallic•Vintage Tan/Ebony14,236 mi$81,710Land Rover Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Used2026 Land Rover Defender 130
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Santorini Black Metallic•Ebony15 mi$134,085Land Rover Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Land Rover Defender 130 vs Rivian R1S FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 or 2027 Rivian R1S?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 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 130 or 2027 Rivian R1S?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 starts lower at $74,000. Live Land Rover Defender 130 listings start at $74,999.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 or 2027 Rivian R1S?
- The 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (74,000).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 or 2027 Rivian R1S?
- The 2027 Rivian R1S leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (410).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 or 2027 Rivian R1S?
- The 2027 Rivian R1S leads on horsepower in this comparison (1,025).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 or 2027 Rivian R1S?
- The 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 or 2027 Rivian R1S?
- The 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,200).