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2024 Defender vs. 2024 Toyota RAV4

2024 Defender 110
2024 Defender

vs.

2024 Toyota RAV4
4

Engine Options

2
2.0L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engine

Base Engine

2.5L Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder Engine
296 hp

Base Horsepower

203 hp
5.0L Supercharged V8

Top Engine

2.5L Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder Engine with Electric Motor
518 hp

Maximum Horsepower

Combined net 219 hp
3

Body Styles

1
8

Maximum Seating Capacity

5

Explore Los Angeles and beyond with confidence when you are inside a 2024 Defender or Toyota RAV4. While these SUVs are built to dominate rough terrain, they are not on par with each other. The Defender takes capability and luxury to the next level, delivering an unforgettable driving experience. Learn more in this comparison from Land Rover Anaheim Hills.

Defender vs. Toyota RAV4: Body Styles & Seating Capacities

Do you like to venture into the outdoors with your canine companions? Or maybe with your family? While the 2024 RAV4 can seat up to 5 passengers in every trim, the Defender offers 3 body style options that will adjust the seating capacity. The Defender can seat up to 6, 7, or 8 passengers depending on the body style. That said, if you have a growing family, you will find the Defender to have plenty of room for everyone in the family. 

Review the body styles and seating capacities for both models here:

Body Styles

  • 2024 Defender: Offers a 2-door, a 4-door, and an extended wheelbase 4-door model. 
  • 2024 Toyota RAV4: Offers a 4-door model. 

Seating Capacities

  • 2024 Defender: Seats up to 6 passengers in the Defender 90; 7 passengers in the Defender 110; and 8 passengers in the Defender 130 extended wheelbase model. 
  • 2024 Toyota RAV4: Seats up to 5 passengers in all configurations.

Defender vs. Toyota RAV4: Engine Specs

From outdoor adventures to daily commutes around Orange County, your vehicle requires durable power. Both the Defender and Toyota RAV4 provide reliable performance, but the Defender delivers significantly better specifications. Even when you upgrade to the optional hybrid powertrain in the RAV4, you will not enjoy comparable horsepower as the base engine variant of the Defender.

Browse the powertrains for these SUVs below.

Defender Engine Options

  • 2.0L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engine (P300 on Defender 90 & 110): 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque
  • 3.0L Turbocharged 6-Cylinder Engine with Mild Hybrid Drive (P300 on Defender 130): 296 hp and 347 lb-ft of torque 
  • 3.0L Turbocharged 6-Cylinder Engine with Mild Hybrid Drive (P400 SE): 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque
  • 5.0L Supercharged V8 Engine: 518 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque

Toyota RAV4 Engine Options

  • 2.5L Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder Engine: 203 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque
  • 2.5L Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder Engine with Electric Motor: Combined net 219 hp 

Unlock Unparalleled Power and Style with a New Defender 

Embark on new adventures near Corona with a new Defender. See this premium SUV in action and appreciate its unique design up close when you visit our Anaheim dealership. You can also discover more about the 2024 Defender from the comfort of your home with our model research catalogs

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