Is the 2020 Land Rover Defender a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $49,900. Class median $37,060.
- Commuter: $154 a month. Class median $121.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 5.8 in. Class middle half 7.3 to 8.4 in.
- Off-road: 5.8 in clearance. Top 99% of 125.
- Good buy: 4 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $154 vs $121 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.8 in, top 99% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 5% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 4 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Defender a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.1 in | Median 38.4 in | 126 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 40.4 in | Median 38.8 in | 125 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 34.0 cu ft | Median 21.6 cu ft | 134 | Yes |
Is the Defender a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $49,900 | Median $37,060 | 134 | No |
| Horsepower | 296 hp | 152 hp to 346 hp | 136 | Yes |
| Length | 197.6 in | Median 189.7 in | 128 | No |
| Turning circle | 42.1 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 17.8 cents | Median 13.9 cents | 134 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Defender a good commuter car?
No. $154 a month to commute. Class median $121.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $154
- Median of 134 SUVs
- $121
- Highway mpg
- 20 mpg, top 89% of 130
Is the Defender a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.8 in clearance, 77.4 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.9 to 69.5 in tall | 118 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.6 in | Median 39.9 in | 127 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 42.1 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Defender a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.8 in clearance. Top 99% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 110 AWD, 5.8 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Defender worth the money?
Yes. Priced 5% below cars like it.
- Price, 110 AWD
- $49,900
- Predicted price
- $52,637
- Gap
- -$2,737 (-5%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Defender a good buy?
No. 4 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defender 110 AWD | $49,900 | 17.8 cents | 78.8 cu ft | 296 hp |
| Chevrolet Traverse L FWD | $29,800 | 15.2 cents | 98.2 cu ft | 310 hp |
| Ford Explorer RWD | $32,765 | 13.3 cents | 87.8 cu ft | 300 hp |
| Buick Enclave Preferred FWD | $40,000 | 15.2 cents | 97.6 cu ft | 310 hp |
| GMC Acadia Denali FWD | $46,300 | 14.5 cents | 79.0 cu ft | 310 hp |
Compared with 936 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2020.
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