Land Rover Defender 90 vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Overview
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE | Land Rover Range Rover VelarS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | X-Dynamic SE | S |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE | Land Rover Range Rover VelarS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $68,500 | $61,600 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $54,039 | $49,999 (best) |
| Median listing price | $54,039 (best) | $61,499 |
| Highest listing price | $54,039 (best) | $70,999 |
| For sale now | 1 | 10 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE | Land Rover Range Rover VelarS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 23.8 gal (best) | 21.6 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE | Land Rover Range Rover VelarS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 395 hp (best) | 247 hp |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft (best) | 269 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE | Land Rover Range Rover VelarS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 58.3 cu ft | 62.7 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 8,200 lbs (best) | 5,291 lbs |
| Curb weight | — | 4,130 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in (best) | 8.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.9 in | 113 in (best) |
| Length | 180.5 in | 188.9 in (best) |
| Height | 77.5 in (best) | 66.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE | Land Rover Range Rover VelarS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 90 | Land Rover Range Rover Velar |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | X-Dynamic SE $68,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S $61,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | V8 $114,400 MSRP | Dynamic SE $63,800 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Dynamic SE $70,800 MSRP |
| 4 | — | P250 Belgravia Edition $63,800 MSRP |
| 5 | — | P400 Belgravia Edition $70,800 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Autobiography $78,900 MSRP |
| 7 | — | P400 Belgravia Edition Satin $80,900 MSRP |
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