Land Rover Defender 110 vs Toyota bZ4X

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Land Rover Defender 110 at 5 stars (2020) and the Toyota bZ4X at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2020 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Land Rover Defender 110 and 88% for the Toyota bZ4X, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Land Rover Defender 110, against 5 on the Toyota bZ4X.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Land Rover Defender 110 and 8 in the Toyota bZ4X.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Land Rover Defender 110 features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota bZ4X gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Defender 110 stands out with ventilated seats — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota bZ4X. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Defender 110 gets leather upholstery while the Toyota bZ4X offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender 110 and 2-zone in the Toyota bZ4X.

Drivetrain

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 Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 167kW and 269Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 110 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 167kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota bZ4X is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Land Rover Defender 110 measures 4,758mm long on a 3,022mm wheelbase, 68mm longer than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 110 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 110 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 2,750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Toyota bZ4X's turning circle is 1.6 m tighter, 11.2 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Land Rover Defender 110 costs about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km) and electricity for the Toyota bZ4X about $662 a year (13.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Land Rover Defender 110) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota bZ4X). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Land Rover Defender 110), no data (Toyota bZ4X).

Where each one leads

The Land Rover Defender 110: more power (183kW against 167kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 750kg).

The Toyota bZ4X: the lower starting price ($55,990 against $100,900).

The Verdict

Toyota bZ4X scores higher, 80 vs 70

The Toyota bZ4X scores 80 to the Land Rover Defender 110's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 21 points), reliability (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 16 points).

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