2022 Land Rover Defender vs. 2021 Ford Bronco

Many have heard that there’s a new Ford SUV that looks like a Range Rover, but wouldn’t you rather have the real deal? Although the 2021 Ford Bronco can certainly hold its own on trails near Los Angeles and Orange County, the 2022 Land Rover Defender is significantly more versatile—and more spacious, too! Our up-to-date Land Rover Defender vs. Ford Bronco comparison has all the details.

Defender vs. Bronco: Pricing and Value

The new 2022 Land Rover Defender starts at $47,700 MSRP in its two-door configuration, or $50,500 MSRP in its four-door configuration. The 2021 Bronco, on the other hand, starts at $33,200 MSRP. 

So, why would you choose the more expensive Defender? This one’s simple: if you want the Bronco to offer capabilities that the Defender offers as standard, you’ll need to upgrade with the Bronco Badlands or the Bronco Wildtrak. These are priced at $44,590 MSRP and $51,370 MSRP, respectively. That means you’ll spend about the same amount on either model, but there’s no way around the fact that the Defender is more luxurious.

Defender vs. Bronco: Performance

Whether you’re looking for impressive power, a leading towing capacity, or a high payload limit, you’ll find that the Land Rover Defender is better suited to the task. Compare the Defender vs. Bronco on all the points that will define your daily drives:

Defender vs. Bronco: Engine Output

• Base 4-Cylinder Engines: 290 hp in the Defender, or 270 hp in the Bronco
• Available V6 Engines: 395 hp in the Defender, 310 hp in the Bronco
• Available V8: 518 hp in the Defender, No comparable option in the Bronco

Defender vs. Bronco: Towing Capacity

• 2022 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity: Up to 8,200 pounds
• 2021 Ford Bronco Towing Capacity: Up to 3,500 pounds

Defender vs. Bronco: Payload Capacity

• 2022 Land Rover Defender Payload Capacity: Up to 1,984 pounds
• 2021 Ford Bronco Payload Capacity: Up to 1,370 pounds

If you’re still cross-shopping in the Corona area, you should know that the Defender offers similar advantages over the latest Jeep Wrangler.

Defender vs. Bronco: Off-Road Capability

If you’re comparing the Land Rover Defender vs. Ford Bronco, there’s a very good chance that you want to break free from the pavement. Although both models do well off-road, we think you’ll agree that the Defender has an edge:

• Defender Ground Clearance: Up to 11.5 inches with air suspension
• Defender Off-Road Geometry: 38 degrees (A), 28 degrees (B), and 40 degrees (D)
• Bronco Ground Clearance: Up to 11.6 inches with optional 35-inch tires
• Bronco Off-Road Geometry: 43.2 degrees (A), 26.3 degrees (B), and 37 degrees (D)

The Defender and the Bronco offer near-identical amounts of ground clearance, but since the Defender achieves its upper limit with air suspension, you can lower your vehicle’s body to fit into a garage or maximize your fuel economy on the highway. 

Additionally, although the Bronco offers a higher maximum approach angle, the Defender does better on breakovers and departures.

Land Rover Defender vs. Ford Bronco: Seating & Dimensions

Since the Defender offers seating for five, six, or seven passengers, any Land Rover Defender vs. Ford Bronco size comparison will show that it’s clearly the better pick for families and those with lots of travelling companions. The Bronco can only seat five, so it’s bound to feel a little more cramped.

Take the New Land Rover Defender for a Test Drive!

Are you ready to experience the new Land Rover Defender on the roads of Anaheim? Contact us to set up a test drive or pre-order a model of your own! While you’re here, make sure to check out our current Defender lease offers and ask a financing specialist about today’s most exciting opportunities.