2024 Ford Expedition Max vs. 2025 Land Rover Defender Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Expedition Max

2024 Ford
Expedition Max

MSRP*: $58,660 to $86,800
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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 22 - 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 121.4 ft3 44.6 - 76.1 ft3
Engine
  • 380-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 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 380 - 400 hp 296 - 518 hp
Towing Capacity 6,000 - 6,300 lbs 7,716 - 8,201 lbs
Exterior Length 221.9 in 180.5 - 211.7 in
Exterior Width 79.9 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Head Room Front 42.0 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 Ford Expedition Max than in the Land Rover Defender. The Ford Expedition Max 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 Ford Expedition Max will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Land Rover Defender.

Dimensions
The Ford Expedition Max is a little wider than the Land Rover Defender, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Ford Expedition Max, which is slightly longer than the Land Rover Defender.

Handling
The Ford Expedition Max has a larger turning radius than the Land Rover Defender, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Defender is clearly the choice over the Ford Expedition Max for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Ford Expedition Max and the Land Rover Defender.

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