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Compare Land Rover Defender vs Tesla Model Y

Land Rover Defender
2023 Land Rover Defender
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$53,500
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Tesla Model Y
2023 Tesla Model Y
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$54,990
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
Electric
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 20 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 127 MPGE
Hwy: 117 MPGE
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Range
N/A
Range
330 miles
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Electric
Horsepower
296 hp @ 5500 rpm
425 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
475 lb-ft
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,815 lbs
4,555 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
7,716 lbs
N/A
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
18 MPG
122 MPGE
City
17 MPG
127 MPGE
Highway
20 MPG
117 MPGE

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.8 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gallons
N/A
Cruising Range City
404.6 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
476 miles
N/A

Battery Range & Charge Times

Range
N/A
330 miles
Battery Size
N/A
81 kWh
Charge Time
N/A
11.5 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
197.5 in
187 in
Height
77.7 in
63.9 in
Max Width
79.1 in
75.6 in
Front Width
67.1 in
64.4 in
Rear Width
66.9 in
64.4 in
Wheelbase
119 in
113.8 in
Ground Clearance
8.9 in
6.6 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
39.1 in
41.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.6 in
41 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
60.8 in
56.4 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
53.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39.1 in
40.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40.4 in
39.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
59.2 in
54 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
50.6 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
66.2 ft³
76.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
27.1 ft³
30.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
27.1 ft³
30.2 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
42.1 ft
39.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
19" x 9.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
19" x 9.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
N/A
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
N/A
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P255/70VR18
P255/45WR19
Rear Tire
P255/70VR18
P255/45WR19
Spare Tire
Full-Size
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Fuji White
  • Midnight Silver Metallic
  • Pearl White Multi-Coat

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Eiger Grey Metallic
  • Gondwana Stone Metallic
  • Hakuba Silver Metallic
  • Lantau Bronze Metallic
  • Pangea Green Metallic
  • Santorini Black Metallic
  • Tasman Blue Metallic
  • Yulong White Metallic
  • Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic
  • Silicon Silver Premium Metallic
  • Deep Blue Metallic
  • Solid Black
  • Red Multi-Coat

Standard Interior Materials

  • Ebony, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Black, Vegan Leather Seat Trim
  • White/Black, Vegan Leather Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Optional
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Optional
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Rear A/C
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
8 Years / 120,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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