2020 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2020 Land Rover Defender
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Land Rover Defender contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Jeep Wrangler and the 2020 Land Rover Defender.
When comparing the 2020 Jeep Wrangler's and the 2020 Land Rover Defender's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The 2020 Land Rover Defender has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler's and the 2020 Land Rover Defender's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler is a better car than the 2020 Land Rover Defender.
Pricing: A used 2020 Jeep Wrangler ranges from $20,994 to $34,895 while a used 2020 Land Rover Defender is priced between $38,034 to $56,562.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler loses 35.6 percent of its value and the 2020 Land Rover Defender loses 50.9 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Jeep Wrangler retains 15.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Land Rover Defender.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler’s base engine makes 285 horsepower, and the 2020 Land Rover Defender base engine makes 296 horsepower. The Wrangler is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 438 miles. The Defender is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles.This gives the 2020 Jeep Wrangler the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Land Rover Defender the advantage in maximum range. The Wrangler uses regular unleaded, and the Defender uses premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
30923
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
23675 - 36120
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
49900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
65531
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
41040 - 113000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26890
Price Range:
20994 - 34895
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
24493
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
15956 - 37674
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
280
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
56126
# Good or Great Deals:
174
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
46494
Price Range:
38034 - 56562
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
41707
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
23117 - 81479
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
179
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
59660
# Good or Great Deals:
94
Jeep Wrangler Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Land Rover Defender Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Jeep Wrangler
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.1 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.103
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Land Rover Defender
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.7 - 11.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.346851852949131
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 35.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.376204156615662
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.7 - 24.5
Jeep Wrangler Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 32Land Rover Defender Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Jeep Wrangler Trim Levels
Black and Tan, Freedom, Rubicon, Rubicon Recon, Sport, Sport S, Willys, Willys Sport
2020 Land Rover Defender Trim Levels
110 First Edition, 110 HSE, 110 S, 110 SE, 110 Standard, 110 X
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
296 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
298 / 438 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 20 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
405 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
31.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
150.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Cargo Space:
34 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
78.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3948 lbs
Width:
73.8 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
166.8 inches
Wheelbase:
96.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4815 lbs
Width:
82.9 inches
Height:
77.4 inches
Length:
197.6 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P245/75R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
255/70R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Ocean Blue Metallic Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Sting-Gray Clear Coat
Green
Bikini Pearl Coat / Mojito! Clear Coat / Sarge Green Clear Coat
Orange
Punk'n Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Firecracker Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
HellaYella Clear Coat
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Tasman Blue Metallic
Gray
Eiger Grey Metallic
Green
Pangea Green Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Indus Silver Metallic
White
Fuji White
Yellow
Not available
Brown
Gondwana Stone Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Heritage Tan
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony
Brown
Acorn / Khaki
