Land Rover Defender 110 vs Lexus LX

The Land Rover Defender 110 starts from $100,900 before on-road costs, while the Lexus LX opens at $172,900. That makes the Land Rover Defender 110 the more affordable entry point by $72,000.

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 $110,990 and $190,190 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Defender 110 by roughly $7,550 in fuel alone.

Both the Land Rover Defender 110 and Lexus LX hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Lexus LX packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Land Rover Defender 110.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Land Rover Defender 110 and 8 in the Lexus LX. The Lexus LX adds a 360-degree camera that the Land Rover Defender 110 misses.

The Land Rover Defender 110 features a 13.1-inch touchscreen, while the Lexus LX gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus LX counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting that the Land Rover Defender 110 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Land Rover Defender 110 uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 183kW and 570Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.3 seconds.

The Lexus LX responds with a Petrol making 305kW and 650Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

The Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus LX is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Defender 110 measures 4,758mm long on a 3,022mm wheelbase, 337mm shorter than the Lexus LX at 5,095mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 110 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 972L in the Land Rover Defender 110 and 487L in the Lexus LX, giving the Land Rover Defender 110 a 485L advantage. The Lexus LX seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Lexus LX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Land Rover Defender 110 and $3,819/year for the Lexus LX. That is a $1,510 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 110.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 110) vs $3,819 (Lexus LX). The Land Rover Defender 110 saves you roughly $1,510 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 110) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus LX). The Land Rover Defender 110 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus LX).