Porsche Cayenne vs. Land Rover Defender
When we compare the Porsche Cayenne's and the Land Rover Defender's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Cayenne has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. The Land Rover Defender has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars Based on this comparison of the Porsche Cayenne's and the Land Rover Defender's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Cayenne is a better car than the Land Rover Defender.
Porsche Cayenne vs. Land Rover Defender Pricing
A used 2023 Porsche Cayenne ranges from $77,757 to $167,274 while a used 2023 Land Rover Defender is priced between $70,992 to $126,224. For a new model, the Porsche Cayenne's price is between $84,907 and $165,427, with the Land Rover Defender priced between $65,559 and $118,488.
Porsche Cayenne vs. Land Rover Defender Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche Cayenne loses 45 percent of its value and the Land Rover Defender loses 46.2 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Cayenne retains 1.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Land Rover Defender.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Porsche Cayenne’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the Land Rover Defender base engine makes 296 horsepower. The Cayenne is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. The Defender is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles. This gives the Porsche Cayenne the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Land Rover Defender. Both models use premium unleaded.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$84,907 - $165,427
Used Asking Price:
$77,757 - $167,274
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
45%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$65,559 - $118,488
Used Asking Price:
$70,992 - $126,224
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
46.2%
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Land Rover Defender Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Cayenne Rankings
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1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
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6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 67Ranking
27 out of / 67Ranking
53 out of / 60Land Rover Defender Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 30Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
28 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
Base, Coupe, Coupe Platinum Edition, GTS, GTS Coupe, Platinum Edition, S, S Coupe, S Coupe Platinum Edition, S Platinum Edition, Turbo, Turbo Coupe, Turbo GT
Land Rover Defender Trim Levels
110 30th Anniversary Edition, 110 75th Anniversary Edition, 110 Carpathian Edition, 110 S, 110 SE, 110 Standard, 110 V8, 110 X, 110 X-Dynamic SE, 130 First Edition, 130 S, 130 SE, 130 X, 130 X-Dynamic SE, 90 75th Anniversary Edition, 90 Carpathian Edition, 90 S, 90 SE, 90 V8, 90 X, 90 X-Dynamic SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 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
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 1340 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
296 hp @ 4000 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 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
403 / 521 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
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:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
4582 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
193.7 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4815 lbs
Width:
82.9 inches
Height:
77.4 inches
Length:
197.6 inches
Wheelbase:
118.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
255/60R18
