Hyundai Tucson vs Land Rover Defender Comparison

    Hyundai Tucson

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    Land Rover Defender

    2025 Hyundai
    Tucson
    vs
    2025 Land Rover
    Defender
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2024 Hyundai Tucson review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 review
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    Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
    Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Fuel Efficiency
    52L - 54L
    276 to 437 km
    85L - 90L
    289 to 1179 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $35,650 - $61,100
    $88,870 - $317,592
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    CarExpert's Take

    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Torquey diesel powertrain
    • Palatial second row and boot
    • Comfortable, effortless driving experience
    Misses
    • Diesel engine is getting the axe
    • Too many harder plastics
    • Dashboard layout hasn't dated well
    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Turns heads
    • Ginormous boot
    • Effortless highway cruiser
    Misses
    • Only has five seats
    • Large rear blind spots
    • More standard equipment expected

    Colours Available

    White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:

    • Titan Grey
    • Shimmering Silver
    • Phantom Black
    • Deep Sea
    • Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
    • Silky Bronze (Highlander only)

    N Line models are available only in:

    • Crimson Red
    • White Cream
    • Phantom Black
    • Titan Grey

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO
    Size (cc)
    1598 - 19991997 - 4999
    Size (L)
    1.6L, 2.0L4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L
    Cylinders
    48, 6, 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616 - 32
    Power
    115kW - 172kW183kW - 467kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 62004000 - 6000
    Torque
    192Nm - 416Nm400Nm - 750Nm
    Torque RPM
    1000 - 45001250 - 2500
    Bore Stroke
    89 - 97-
    Compression Ratio
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