2020 Land Rover Defender 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.7s
- 90 First Edition AWD, 395 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 34% of 135 SUVs (2020).
- Horsepower: top 32% of 135 SUVs (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 First Edition AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 395 hp | 406 lb-ft | 4,830 lb | 164 | 12.2 | 5.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $65,100 |
| 90 First Edition (2020.5) AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 395 hp | 406 lb-ft | 4,830 lb | 164 | 12.2 | 5.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| 110 SE AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 395 hp | 406 lb-ft | 5,035 lb | 157 | 12.7 | 5.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $62,250 |
| 110 HSE AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 395 hp | 406 lb-ft | 5,035 lb | 157 | 12.7 | 5.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $68,350 |
| 110 First Edition AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 395 hp | 406 lb-ft | 5,035 lb | 157 | 12.7 | 5.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $68,650 |
| 110 X AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 395 hp | 406 lb-ft | 5,035 lb | 157 | 12.7 | 5.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $80,900 |
| 110 X (2020.5) AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 395 hp | 406 lb-ft | 5,035 lb | 157 | 12.7 | 5.9 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| 110 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 296 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,815 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 6.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $49,900 |
| 110 First Edition (2020.5) AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 395 hp | 406 lb-ft | 5,035 lb | 157 | 12.7 | 6.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| 110 HSE (2020.5) AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 395 hp | 406 lb-ft | 5,035 lb | 157 | 12.7 | 6.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| 110 S (2020.5) AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 296 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,815 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 6.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| 110 SE (2020.5) AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 395 hp | 406 lb-ft | 5,035 lb | 157 | 12.7 | 6.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| 110 Standard (2020.5) AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 296 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,815 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 6.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| 110 S AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 296 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,815 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 7.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $53,350 |
| 110 Standard AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 296 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,815 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 7.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 5 | 296 hp | 110 AWD | $49,900 | Base | $2,133 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 10 | 395 hp | 110 SE AWD | $62,250 | +$12,350 | $2,021 | -$112 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 15 | 110 AWD | $49,900 | 5.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 110 AWD: 296 hp, 18 mpg, $49,900. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Blazer | Premier FWD | 308 hp | 21 mpg | $42,700 | 6.0 s |
| Ford Edge | ST AWD | 335 hp | 21 mpg | $43,265 | 5.6 s |
| Chevrolet Traverse | RS FWD | 310 hp | 21 mpg | $43,600 | 6.4 s |
| Buick Enclave | Essence AWD | 310 hp | 20 mpg | $44,000 | 6.6 s |
| GMC Acadia | Denali FWD | 310 hp | 22 mpg | $46,300 | 5.8 s |
| BMW X2 | M35i AWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $46,450 | 4.7 s |
Cheapest 6 of 18.
Defender by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Land Rover Defender: 1.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Land Rover Defender.
| Measure | 2020 Land Rover Defender | 2020 Toyota Sequoia |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 90 First Edition AWD | SR5 RWD |
| 0-60 | 5.7 s | 6.7 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 395 hp | 381 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,830 lb | 5,730 lb |
| hp per ton | 164 | 133 |
| lb per hp | 12.2 | 15.0 |
| MSRP | $65,100 | $49,980 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree