2021 Ford Bronco vs. 2021 Land Rover Defender
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Ford Bronco and 2021 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 2021 Ford Bronco and the 2021 Land Rover Defender.
In comparing the 2021 Ford Bronco's and the 2021 Land Rover Defender's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ford Bronco has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2021 Land Rover Defender has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Ford Bronco's and the 2021 Land Rover Defender's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2021 Ford Bronco ranges from $36,891 to $60,085 while a used 2021 Land Rover Defender is priced between $47,428 to $70,562.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Ford Bronco loses 49.7 percent of its value and the 2021 Land Rover Defender loses 49.4 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Land Rover Defender retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Ford Bronco.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Ford Bronco’s base engine makes 275 horsepower, and the 2021 Land Rover Defender base engine makes 296 horsepower. The Bronco is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 372 miles. The Defender is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 491 miles.This gives the 2021 Ford Bronco the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 Land Rover Defender the advantage in maximum range. The Bronco uses regular unleaded, and the Defender uses premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$32,108
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,000 - $37,580
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$46,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$46,334
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$31,800 - $73,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$46,487
Price Range:
$36,891 - $60,085
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$32,068
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$24,840 - $46,487
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
806
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
32,693
# Good or Great Deals:
325
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$58,293
Price Range:
$47,428 - $70,562
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$38,577
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$27,756 - $58,293
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
102
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41,914
# Good or Great Deals:
44
Ford Bronco Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Land Rover Defender Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Ford Bronco
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.6 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Land Rover Defender
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
9.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
7.7 - 10.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 32.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.1 - 17.7
Ford Bronco Rankings
Ranking
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19 out of / 32Ranking
19 out of / 28Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
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26 out of / 32Ranking
28 out of / 32Land Rover Defender Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
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3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
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7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
25 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Ford Bronco Trim Levels
Badlands Advanced, Base, Base Advanced, Big Bend, Big Bend Advanced, Black Diamond, Black Diamond Advanced, First Edition Advanced, Outer Banks, Outer Banks Advanced, Wildtrak Advanced
2021 Land Rover Defender Trim Levels
110 S, 110 SE, 110 Standard, 110 X, 110 X-Dynamic HSE, 110 X-Dynamic SE, 90 First Edition, 90 S, 90 Standard, 90 X, 90 X-Dynamic S
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:
Not yet available
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:
275 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
315 foot-lbs @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
296 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 22 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 372 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):
18 / 21 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
421 / 491 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
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
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.8 inches
Cargo Space:
23.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
122.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
39 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
15.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4319 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
71.9 inches
Length:
173.7 inches
Wheelbase:
100.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4550 lbs
Width:
82.9 inches
Height:
77.7 inches
Length:
180.4 inches
Wheelbase:
101.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
11.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P255/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
255/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Antimatter Blue / Velocity Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Red
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Tasman Blue Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Hakuba Silver Metallic / Silicon Silver Metallic
White
Fuji White / Yulong White Metallic
Brown
Gondwana Stone Metallic
Green
Pangea Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Space Gray w/ Black Onyx
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Ebony
