2025 Land Rover Defender vs. 2024 Lincoln Navigator 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 Lincoln Navigator

2024 Lincoln
Navigator

MSRP*: $83,265 to $111,095
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MPG - City Info not available 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 8 seats 8 seats
Cargo Space 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 103.4 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)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 296 - 518 hp 440 hp
Towing Capacity 7,716 - 8,201 lbs 6,200 - 8,300 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 211.7 in 210.0 in
Exterior Width 79.1 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 43.9 in
Rear 42.6 in
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in
Front 41.8 in
Rear 40.0 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lincoln Navigator than in the Land Rover Defender, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Lincoln Navigator will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has 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 Land Rover Defender will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Lincoln Navigator.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Defender is a little narrower than the Lincoln Navigator, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. When looking at overall length, the Land Rover Defender takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lincoln Navigator.

Handling
The Land Rover Defender has a smaller turning radius than the Lincoln Navigator, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Defender is clearly the choice over the Lincoln Navigator for pulling heavy loads. The Land Rover Defender has a little less horsepower than the Lincoln Navigator.

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

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Land Rover Defender seats a lot fewer people than the Lincoln Navigator. The Land Rover Defender has significantly less cargo capacity than the Lincoln Navigator.