Land Rover Defender 130 vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Land Rover Defender 130 a rating. 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.

Feature Showdown

The Land Rover Defender 130 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 130 stands out with wireless charging, heated front seats, Meridian audio and ambient lighting — 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 130 gets leather upholstery while the Toyota C-HR offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender 130 and 2-zone in the Toyota C-HR.

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 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 130 has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Defender 130 is 3.4s 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, 737mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 130 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 130 leads with a 3,000kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 2,275kg 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 130 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 130) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Land Rover Defender 130), no data (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The Land Rover Defender 130: more power (257kW against 103kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,000kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: the lower starting price ($46,940 against $136,000) 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 64

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Land Rover Defender 130's 64 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Land Rover Defender 130 ahead by 47 points), value (Toyota C-HR ahead by 38 points), fuel economy (Toyota C-HR ahead by 37 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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