2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer vs. 2025 Land Rover Defender Review

Picture of the 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

2024 Jeep
Grand Wagoneer

MSRP*: $91,945 to $112,595
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Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $118,900
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MPG - City 14 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 20 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 8 seats 5 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 94.2 ft3 44.6 - 76.1 ft3
Engine
  • 510-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 493-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 518-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 510 hp 296 - 518 hp
Towing Capacity 8,200 lbs 7,716 - 8,201 lbs
Exterior Length 214.7 in 180.5 - 211.7 in
Exterior Width 83.6 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 42.7 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Head Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Jeep Grand Wagoneer than in the Land Rover Defender. The Jeep Grand Wagoneer will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Defender.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Jeep Grand Wagoneer is somewhat more expensive than the Land Rover Defender.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Grand Wagoneer is much wider than the Land Rover Defender, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Land Rover Defender.

Handling
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Defender, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer will do just as well as the Land Rover Defender, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Jeep Grand Wagoneer has a little more horsepower than the Land Rover Defender.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Land Rover Defender.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Jeep Grand Wagoneer more than the Land Rover Defender, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. The Jeep Grand Wagoneer has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Land Rover Defender.