Rivian R1S vs. Land Rover Defender
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Rivian R1S and 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 Rivian R1S and the Land Rover Defender.
In comparing the Rivian R1S's and the Land Rover Defender's specifications and ratings, the Rivian R1S has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Land Rover Defender has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Rivian R1S's and the Land Rover Defender's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Defender is a better car than the Rivian R1S.
Pricing: A used 2024 Rivian R1S ranges from $77,794 to $99,348 while a used 2024 Land Rover Defender is priced between $64,998 to $118,820.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Rivian R1S loses 66.7 percent of its value and the Land Rover Defender loses 49.4 percent of its value. This means the Land Rover Defender retains 17.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Rivian R1S.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Rivian R1S’s base engine makes 533 horsepower, and the Land Rover Defender base engine makes 296 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Rivian R1S and Land Rover Defender are comparable in regards to rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Rivian R1S has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$74,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
$89,650
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
$74,900 - $104,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$66,991 - $116,257
Starting MSRP:
$56,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$50,139
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$22,400 - $79,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$87,177
Price Range:
$77,794 - $99,348
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
$115,919
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
$87,177 - $144,660
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
10,331
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$84,375
Price Range:
$64,998 - $118,820
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$57,314
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$27,806 - $84,530
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
610
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7,344
# Good or Great Deals:
130
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$51,171
Depreciation %:
68.3%
Resale Value $:
$23,729
Residual Value %:
31.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
67.1%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
65.8% - 68.3%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$28,769
Depreciation %:
51%
Resale Value $:
$27,631
Residual Value %:
49%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
50.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
40.4% - 56.6%
Rivian R1S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Land Rover Defender Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Rivian R1S
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Defender
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
10.7 - 13.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
8.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
3.2 - 13.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 26.1
Rivian R1S Rankings
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20 out of / 44Ranking
24 out of / 27Ranking
32 out of / 44Ranking
34 out of / 44Ranking
36 out of / 44Land Rover Defender Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
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3 out of / 29Ranking
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7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
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20 out of / 27Ranking
25 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Rivian R1S Trim Levels
Adventure, Launch Edition
Land Rover Defender Trim Levels
110 P300 S, 110 P400 S, 110 P400 X, 110 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 110 V8 P500 SE, 110 V8 P525, 110 V8 P525 Carpathian Edition, 130 P300 S, 130 P400 Outbound, 130 P400 S, 130 P400 X, 130 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 130 V8 P500, 90 P300 S, 90 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 90 V8, 90 V8 Carpathian Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 150000 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:
4 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
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:
533 hp
Torque:
610 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
Not yet available
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):
0.076 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
270 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
106 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
16 hours (240V)
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
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
421 / 491 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Safety Features
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:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
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:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Cargo Space:
17.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
104.7 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:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Cargo Space:
10.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
Not yet available
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
77.3 inches
Length:
200.8 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3870 lbs
Width:
82.9 inches
Height:
77.5 inches
Length:
180.5 inches
Wheelbase:
101.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/55R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight
Blue
Rivian Blue
Gray
El Cap Granite / Limestone
Green
Forest Green
Red
Red Canyon
Silver
LA Silver
White
Glacier White
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Tasman Blue Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic
Green
Pangea Green Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Hakuba Silver Metallic / Silicon Silver Metallic
White
Fuji White
Brown
Gondwana Stone Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black Mountain
Green
Forest Edge
White
Ocean Coast
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Green
Not available
White
Light Oyster
Beige
Khaki / Vintage Tan
Brown
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