2024 Jeep Wagoneer L vs. 2025 Land Rover Defender Review

Picture of the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer L

2024 Jeep
Wagoneer L

MSRP*: $65,945 to $82,630
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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 16 - 17 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 23 - 24 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 130.9 ft3 44.6 - 76.1 ft3
Engine
  • 420-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, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 420 hp 296 - 518 hp
Towing Capacity 5,640 - 5,870 lbs 7,716 - 8,201 lbs
Exterior Length 226.7 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 Wagoneer L than in the Land Rover Defender. The Jeep Wagoneer L 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Jeep Wagoneer L will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Land Rover Defender.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Wagoneer L is much wider than the Land Rover Defender, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Jeep Wagoneer L, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Land Rover Defender.

Handling
The Jeep Wagoneer L has the same turning radius as the Land Rover Defender, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Defender is clearly the choice over the Jeep Wagoneer L for pulling heavy loads. The Jeep Wagoneer L has a little more horsepower than the Land Rover Defender.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Jeep Wagoneer L 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 Wagoneer L more than the Land Rover Defender, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Jeep Wagoneer L, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Land Rover Defender.