2025 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2025 Land Rover Defender Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Tucson

2025 Hyundai
Tucson

MSRP*: $28,705 to $40,145
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Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $167,800
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MPG - City 24 - 25 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 80.3 ft3 44.6 - 76.1 ft3
Engine
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 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)
  • 626-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 187 hp 296 - 626 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 7,716 - 8,201 lbs
Exterior Length 182.7 in 180.5 - 211.7 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.5 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 Hyundai Tucson than in the Land Rover Defender. The Hyundai Tucson 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). Clearly, the Hyundai Tucson is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Defender, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Tucson is much slimmer than the Land Rover Defender, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Hyundai Tucson, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Land Rover Defender.

Handling
The Hyundai Tucson 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
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Defender is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Tucson for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Tucson has a lot less horsepower than the Land Rover Defender.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Tucson has much lower torque than the Land Rover Defender, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Tucson and the Land Rover Defender. The Hyundai Tucson has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Land Rover Defender.