Land Rover Defender vs Lexus TZ (2027)
Price gap
$1,100 about the same
- Defender
- 5.3 in more rear legroom
- Defender
- 24 lb-ft more torque
- TZ
- 46.9 cu ft more cargo
- TZ
- 3.3 cu ft more seats-up cargo
- Measures won
- TZ 5 of 9
- Defender 2, tied 2
Defender 90 P300 S AWD vs TZ TZ 450e Premium AWD, 2027. Price: MSRP + destination.
Source marks: one sourcesources differmodel-level or estimate
| Measure | Defender | TZ | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $62,950 | $64,050 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 296 hp | 308 hp | TZ |
| Torque | 347 lb-ft | 323 lb-ft | Defender |
| MPG or MPGe | 17 mpg to 18 mpg | Not listed | Not listed |
| EV range | Not listed | 157 mi | Not listed |
| Cargo, max | 44.6 cu ft | 91.5 cu ft | TZ |
| Cargo, seats up | 10.5 cu ft | 13.8 cu ft | TZ |
| Rear legroom | 36.6 in | 31.3 in | Defender |
| Front legroom | 39.1 in | 41.0 in | TZ |
| Length | 180.5 in to 197.5 in | 200.8 in | Not listed |
| Width | 79.1 in | 78.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,855 lb | 5,450 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 6 | TZ |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | Not listed | Not listed |
| 0-60 mph | Not listed | 6.1 s estimate | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Defender 90 P300 S AWD $62,950 | TZ TZ 450e Premium AWD $64,050 | $1,100 |
| TZ TZ 450e Premium AWD $64,050 | Defender 90 P300 S AWD $62,950 | $1,100 |
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 | Defender | TZ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $62,950 | $64,050 |
| 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: TZ wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Not listed | |
| Power | TZ | 4% |
| Space | TZ | 51% |
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