Cadillac LYRIQ vs Land Rover Defender (2026)
LYRIQ:
$4,355 less
- LYRIQ
- 5.2 in more front legroom
- LYRIQ
- 0.9 cu ft more seats-up cargo
- Defender
- 1.5 in more clearance
- Defender
- 5.4 cu ft more cargo
- Measures won
- LYRIQ 4 of 7
- Defender 2, tied 1
LYRIQ Luxury RWD vs Defender S, 2026. Price: MSRP + destination.
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcesources differmodel-level or estimate
| Measure | LYRIQ | Defender | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $60,995 | $65,350 | LYRIQ |
| Horsepower | 365 hp | Not listed | Not listed |
| Torque | 325 lb-ft | Not listed | Not listed |
| MPG or MPGe | 91 MPGe to 92 MPGe | 16 mpg to 20 mpg | Not listed |
| EV range | 326 mi | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cargo, max | 60.8 cu ft | 66.2 cu ft | Defender |
| Cargo, seats up | 28.0 cu ft | 27.1 cu ft | LYRIQ |
| Rear legroom | 39.6 in | 38.4 in | LYRIQ |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 39.1 in | LYRIQ |
| Length | 196.7 in | 197.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 77.8 in to 87.0 in | 79.1 in | Not listed |
| Curb weight | 5,606 lb | Not listed | Not listed |
| Seats | 5 | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.5 in | Defender |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0 s estimate | Not listed | Not listed |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. A measure with no value for one car is not counted.
Nearest trims by price
Prices are MSRP + destination where both trims list it.
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| LYRIQ Luxury RWD $60,995 | Defender S $65,350 | $4,355 |
| Defender S $65,350 | LYRIQ Premium Sport AWD $65,495 | $145 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
- Miles a year
- 12,000
- Gas
- 4.35 a gallon (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026)
- Electricity
- 18.19 cents per kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07)
| Cost | LYRIQ | Defender |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $60,995 | $65,350 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | Not listed | Not listed |
| Total, 6 years | Not listed | Not listed |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Defender wins.
LYRIQ wins if Space weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | LYRIQ | 7% |
| MPG | Not listed | |
| Power | Not listed | |
| Space | Defender | 8% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ