Land Rover Defender OCTA vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Land Rover Defender OCTA 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 OCTA stands out with panoramic roof and Meridian audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with head-up display and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Land Rover Defender OCTA uses a 4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo Petrol Mild Hybrid producing 467kW and 750Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4 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 Land Rover Defender OCTA has the clear power advantage at 467kW vs 325kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Defender OCTA is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Land Rover Defender OCTA measures 4,813mm long on a 3,023mm wheelbase, 172mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase).

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA 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 OCTA costs about $3,734 a year (13.1 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 OCTA) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Land Rover Defender OCTA: more power (467kW against 325kW) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: the lower starting price ($167,800 against $304,500).

The Verdict

Porsche Cayenne Electric scores higher, 60 vs 55

The Porsche Cayenne Electric scores 60 to the Land Rover Defender OCTA's 55 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 4 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 9 points), practicality (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 9 points). Warranty: 5 years on the Land Rover Defender OCTA, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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