Land Rover Defender vs Subaru Solterra Comparison

    Land Rover Defender

    Subaru Solterra

    2026 Land Rover
    Defender
    vs
    2025 Subaru
    Solterra
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Land Rover Defender 90 review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2024 Subaru Solterra AWD review
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    Based on the Land Rover Defender 90 D250 S (183kW)
    Based on the Subaru Solterra AWD
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Fuel Efficiency
    85L - 89L
    289 to 1166 km
    NA
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $98,400 - $304,500
    $69,990 - $76,990
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • SWB body is a total looker
    • D250 inline six is a peach
    • Still a rugged 4WD at heart
    Misses
    • Expensive options
    • Updated MY26 range incoming
    • No ANCAP safety rating for 90
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Comfortable ride
    • Smooth, quiet driving dynamics
    • Free servicing
    Misses
    • Struggles to stand out
    • Boot compromised by roof line
    • It's taken its time getting here

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO, SUPERCHARGER-
    Size (cc)
    1997 - 4999-
    Size (L)
    4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L-
    Cylinders
    8, 6, 4-
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 32-
    Power
    183kW - 467kW160kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 6000-
    Torque
    550Nm - 750Nm338Nm
    Torque RPM
    1250 - 2500-
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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