Land Rover Defender 130 vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Land Rover Defender 130 a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Defender 130 stands out with Meridian audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with head-up display, ventilated seats, power tailgate and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

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 Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 257kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Land Rover Defender 130 measures 5,099mm long on a 3,022mm wheelbase, 114mm longer than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Land Rover Defender 130 turns in a 12.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Land Rover Defender 130 costs about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Land Rover Defender 130) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Land Rover Defender 130), no data (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Land Rover Defender 130: the lower starting price ($136,000 against $167,800) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 257kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 3,000kg).

The Verdict

Land Rover Defender 130 scores higher, 64 vs 60

The Land Rover Defender 130 scores 64 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 15 points), practicality (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 8 points). Warranty: 5 years on the Land Rover Defender 130, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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