Hyundai IONIQ 5 N vs Land Rover Defender 110

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N starts from $115,000 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender 110 opens at $100,900. That makes the Land Rover Defender 110 the more affordable entry point by $14,100.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $126,500 and $110,990 respectively.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Land Rover Defender 110, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Defender 110 gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, V2L, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Land Rover Defender 110. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N gets alcantara / leather appointed n light seats upholstery while the Land Rover Defender 110 offers leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N and 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender 110.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N runs a pure electric powertrain producing 478kW and 740Nm of torque, sent through a single speed reduction gear (front with dog clutch das) to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.5 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 110 responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 183kW and 570Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.3 seconds.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N has the clear power advantage at 478kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is 4.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N measures 4,715mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 43mm shorter than the Land Rover Defender 110 at 4,758mm (3,022mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 110 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 480L in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N and 972L in the Land Rover Defender 110, giving the Land Rover Defender 110 a 492L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years (Hyundai IONIQ 5 N) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 110). Both match on warranty length.