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 area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Rivian R1S's and the Land Rover Defender's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Rivian R1S loses 70.5 percent of its value and the Land Rover Defender loses 50.9 percent of its value. This means the Land Rover Defender retains 19.6 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
76990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
106188
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
76990 - 130405
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
63500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
77833
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
51200 - 138300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
73712
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
60234 - 92425
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
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Rivian R1S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.4 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Land Rover Defender Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 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
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
12.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Rivian R1S Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 65Ranking
2 out of / 44Ranking
2 out of / 44Ranking
3 out of / 65Ranking
3 out of / 65Ranking
3 out of / 65Ranking
3 out of / 44Ranking
3 out of / 44Ranking
4 out of / 65Ranking
4 out of / 44Ranking
9 out of / 44Ranking
11 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 65Ranking
16 out of / 65Ranking
25 out of / 40Ranking
28 out of / 44Ranking
29 out of / 65Ranking
32 out of / 44Ranking
42 out of / 59Ranking
46 out of / 65Ranking
49 out of / 65Land 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
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Rivian R1S Trim Levels
Adventure, Launch Edition, Premium
Land Rover Defender Trim Levels
110 P300 S, 110 P400 X, 110 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 110 P500 X-Dynamic SE, 110 P635 OCTA, 110 P635 OCTA Black, 110 V8 P525, 130 P300 S, 130 P400 Outbound, 130 P400 X, 130 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 130 V8 P500, 90 V8
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 175000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
Warranty, Powertrain:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
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
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):
0.082 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
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:
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 :
92.5 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9.5 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):
Not yet available
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
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
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:
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
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:
90.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.4 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:
6515 lbs
Width:
88.4 inches
Height:
76.8 inches
Length:
200.8 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4830 lbs
Width:
82.9 inches
Height:
77.4 inches
Length:
197.5 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/60R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight
Gray
El Cap Granite
Green
Forest Green
Silver
LA Silver
White
Glacier White
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black Mountain
White
Ocean Coast
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
White
Not available
