Land Rover Defender 130 vs Toyota Kluger

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 Kluger gets a 8-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 Kluger. 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 Kluger offers cloth.

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 Kluger responds with a 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid making 184kW and 242Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 130 has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 184kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Defender 130 is 1.1s 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, 133mm longer than the Toyota Kluger at 4,966mm (2,850mm 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 2,000kg. That 1,000kg 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 Kluger's turning circle is 1.4 m tighter, 11.4 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 Kluger about $1,596 a year (5.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $713 a year less for the Toyota Kluger.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Land Rover Defender 130) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Kluger). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Land Rover Defender 130), no data (Toyota Kluger).

Where each one leads

The Land Rover Defender 130: more power (257kW against 184kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,000kg against 2,000kg).

The Toyota Kluger: the lower starting price ($62,410 against $136,000) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,596 a year against $2,309).

The Verdict

Toyota Kluger scores higher, 78 vs 64

The Toyota Kluger scores 78 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: value (Toyota Kluger ahead by 30 points), safety (Toyota Kluger ahead by 27 points), performance (Land Rover Defender 130 ahead by 24 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Kluger costs about $713 less (5.6 L/100km against 8.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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