2025 Land Rover Defender vs. 2024 Toyota Sequoia Review

Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $118,900
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Sequoia

2024 Toyota
Sequoia

MSRP*: $61,275 to $81,265
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MPG - City Info not available 19 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 22 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 86.9 ft3
Engine
  • 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)
  • 437-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 296 - 518 hp 437 hp
Towing Capacity 7,716 - 8,201 lbs 8,980 - 9,520 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 211.7 in 208.1 in
Exterior Width 79.1 in 79.6 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in
Front 39.2 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.4 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 Land Rover Defender than in the Toyota Sequoia. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Land Rover Defender and the Toyota Sequoia.

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 Land Rover Defender is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Sequoia.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Defender is about the same width as the Toyota Sequoia. When looking at overall length, the Land Rover Defender takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Sequoia.

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

Performance
With the Toyota Sequoia, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Land Rover Defender. The Land Rover Defender has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Sequoia.

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

Utility
The Land Rover Defender has less seating than the Toyota Sequoia, making the Toyota Sequoia the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Land Rover Defender has less cargo space than the Toyota Sequoia, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.