Land Rover Defender 90 vs Porsche Macan
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Porsche Macan
Overview
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90S | Porsche MacanMacan SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S | Macan SUV |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | — | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90S | Porsche MacanMacan SUV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $61,000 (best) | $65,400 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $63,998 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $76,152 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $87,402 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 7 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90S | Porsche MacanMacan SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 19 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 24 gal (best) | 19.8 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90S | Porsche MacanMacan SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 296 hp (best) | 261 hp |
| Torque | 347 lb-ft (best) | 295 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90S | Porsche MacanMacan SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | — | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | — | 53.1 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 8,200 lbs (best) | 4,409 lbs |
| Payload | — | 1,385 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,855 lbs | 4,149 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 9 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 102 in | 110.5 in (best) |
| Length | 181 in | 186.1 in (best) |
| Width | 79 in (best) | 75.7 in |
| Height | 78 in (best) | 63.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90S | Porsche MacanMacan SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 | Porsche Macan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S $61,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Macan SUV $65,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Vertex $88,500 MSRP | T $71,100 MSRP |
| 3 | — | S $78,900 MSRP |
| 4 | — | GTS $94,200 MSRP |
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Land Rover Defender 90 vs Porsche Macan FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 or 2026 Porsche Macan?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 vs 2026 Porsche Macan 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 90 or 2026 Porsche Macan?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 starts lower at $61,000. Live Porsche Macan listings start at $63,998.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 or 2026 Porsche Macan?
- The 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (61,000).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 or 2026 Porsche Macan?
- The 2026 Porsche Macan leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 or 2026 Porsche Macan?
- The 2026 Porsche Macan leads on horsepower in this comparison (434).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 or 2026 Porsche Macan?
- The 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,200).