Land Rover Defender 110 vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Land Rover Defender 110 at 5 stars (2020) and the Toyota C-HR at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2020 vs 2024). 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 85% for the Toyota C-HR, 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 C-HR.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Land Rover Defender 110 and 10 in the Toyota C-HR.

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.

Feature Showdown

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

The Land Rover Defender 110 stands out with wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota C-HR. 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 C-HR offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender 110 and 2-zone in the Toyota C-HR.

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 C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 110 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Defender 110 is 1.9s 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, 396mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm 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 725kg. That 2,775kg 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 C-HR's turning circle is 2.4 m tighter, 10.4 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 fuel for the Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,169 a year less for the Toyota C-HR.

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

Where each one leads

The Land Rover Defender 110: more power (183kW against 103kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: the lower starting price ($46,940 against $100,900) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,140 a year against $2,309).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 70

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Land Rover Defender 110's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota C-HR ahead by 37 points), performance (Land Rover Defender 110 ahead by 33 points), value (Toyota C-HR ahead by 27 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota C-HR costs about $1,169 less (4 L/100km against 8.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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