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2023 Jaguar F-PACE vs. 2022 Land Rover Defender Review

Picture of the 2023 Jaguar F-PACE

2023 Jaguar
F-PACE

MSRP*: $52,400 to $89,500
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2022 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $48,700 to $114,400
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MPG - City 15 - 22 MPG 14 - 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 21 - 27 MPG 19 - 22 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 69.1 ft3 58.3 - 78.8 ft3
Engine
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 542-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 518-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 247 - 542 hp 296 - 518 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,716 - 8,201 lbs
Exterior Length 186.9 - 187.5 in 180.4 - 197.6 in
Exterior Width 81.5 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 39.0 - 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 39.1 in
Head Room Front 37.8 in
Rear 37.5 in
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Land Rover Defender than in the Jaguar F-PACE, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Land Rover Defender will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Jaguar F-PACE.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Jaguar F-PACE as you will with the Land Rover Defender, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Jaguar F-PACE will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Land Rover Defender.

Dimensions
Since the Jaguar F-PACE is much wider than the Land Rover Defender, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Jaguar F-PACE, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Land Rover Defender.

Handling
The Jaguar F-PACE has a smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Defender, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Jaguar F-PACE and the Land Rover Defender.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Jaguar F-PACE and the Land Rover Defender are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Jaguar F-PACE has less seating than the Land Rover Defender, making the Land Rover Defender the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Jaguar F-PACE has less cargo space than the Land Rover Defender, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.