Land Rover Defender 130 vs Porsche Cayenne

The Land Rover Defender 130 starts from $136,000 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Cayenne opens at $138,800. That makes the Land Rover Defender 130 the more affordable entry point by $2,800.

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 $149,600 and $152,680 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Defender 130 by roughly $3,275 in fuel alone.

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

The Land Rover Defender 130 features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Porsche Cayenne gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.6-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Defender 130 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, Meridian audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Porsche Cayenne. The Porsche Cayenne counters with Apple CarPlay, head-up display, panoramic roof, power tailgate and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Land Rover Defender 130 uses a 3.0 i6 D350 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 257kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne responds with a Petrol making 260kW and 500Nm, paired to a 8-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne has the clear power advantage at 260kW vs 257kW. In the real-world sprint, the Porsche Cayenne is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Defender 130 measures 5,099mm long on a 3,022mm wheelbase, 169mm longer than the Porsche Cayenne at 4,930mm (2,895mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 130 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 389L in the Land Rover Defender 130 and 698L in the Porsche Cayenne, giving the Porsche Cayenne a 309L advantage. The Land Rover Defender 130 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,000kg. That 500kg 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 130 and $2,964/year for the Porsche Cayenne. That is a $655 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 130.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 130) vs $2,964 (Porsche Cayenne). The Land Rover Defender 130 saves you roughly $655 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 130) vs 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Cayenne). The Land Rover Defender 130 has longer coverage.