2025 Land Rover Defender vs. 2024 Porsche Cayenne Review

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2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $118,900
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Picture of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne

2024 Porsche
Cayenne

MSRP*: $79,200 to $196,300
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MPG - City Info not available 15 - 17 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 21 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 8 seats 4 - 5 seats
Cargo Space 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 52.4 - 60.3 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)
  • 348-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 468-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 650-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 296 - 518 hp 348 - 650 hp
Towing Capacity 7,716 - 8,201 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 211.7 in 194.0 - 194.2 in
Exterior Width 79.1 in 78.1 - 78.5 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Info not available
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in
Info not available

*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

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 Porsche Cayenne.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Defender is a little wider than the Porsche Cayenne, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. If you go with the Land Rover Defender, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Porsche Cayenne.

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

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

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Land Rover Defender doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Porsche Cayenne.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Land Rover Defender and the Porsche Cayenne. With the Land Rover Defender, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Porsche Cayenne.