Compare 2021 Ford Bronco vs 2021 Land Rover Defender

2021 Ford Bronco
#4 in Vans and Minivans
2021 Land Rover Defender
#14 in Luxury Large SUVs
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Badlands 2 Door Advanced 4x4
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Bronco Badlands 2 Door Advanced 4x4 16 18 $40,621 $42,095
Bronco Badlands 4 Door Advanced 4x4 16 18 $43,030 $44,590
Bronco Base 2 Door 4x4 20 22 $28,073 $28,500
Bronco Base 2 Door Advanced 4x4 18 18 $30,427 $30,890
Bronco Base 4 Door 4x4 20 22 $32,702 $33,200
Bronco Base 4 Door Advanced 4x4 18 18 $33,485 $33,995
Bronco Big Bend 2 Door 4x4 20 22 $32,551 $33,385
Bronco Big Bend 2 Door Advanced 4x4 18 18 $34,882 $35,775
Bronco Big Bend 4 Door 4x4 20 22 $34,983 $35,880
Bronco Big Bend 4 Door Advanced 4x4 18 18 $37,313 $38,270
Bronco Black Diamond 2 Door 4x4 17 19 $34,789 $36,050
Bronco Black Diamond 2 Door Advanced 4x4 17 19 $35,556 $36,845
Bronco Black Diamond 4 Door 4x4 17 19 $37,196 $38,545
Bronco Black Diamond 4 Door Advanced 4x4 17 19 $37,963 $39,340
Bronco First Edition 2 Door Advanced 4x4 18 20 $54,923 $56,915
Bronco First Edition 4 Door Advanced 4x4 18 20 $58,971 $61,110
Bronco Outer Banks 2 Door 4x4 20 22 $37,591 $38,955
Bronco Outer Banks 2 Door Advanced 4x4 20 22 $39,126 $40,545
Bronco Outer Banks 4 Door 4x4 20 22 $40,000 $41,450
Bronco Outer Banks 4 Door Advanced 4x4 20 22 $41,534 $43,040
Bronco Wildtrak 2 Door Advanced 4x4 18 20 $45,336 $46,980
Bronco Wildtrak 4 Door Advanced 4x4 18 20 $47,744 $49,475
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110 AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Defender 110 AWD 17 20 $47,470 $50,500
Defender 110 S AWD 17 20 $50,572 $53,800
Defender 110 SE AWD 17 22 $58,938 $62,700
Defender 110 X AWD 17 22 $78,020 $83,000
Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE AWD 17 22 $67,304 $71,600
Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE AWD 17 22 $61,570 $65,500
Defender 90 AWD 18 21 $43,334 $46,100
Defender 90 First Edition AWD 17 22 $60,254 $64,100
Defender 90 S AWD 18 21 $46,436 $49,400
Defender 90 X AWD 17 22 $75,670 $80,500
Defender 90 X-Dynamic S AWD 17 22 $54,332 $57,800
Pricing
Invoice Price
$40,621
$47,470
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$42,095
$50,500
Monthly Payment Estimate
$702 / month
$842 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
6.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 Ford Bronco SUV transforms the burden of the past into a modern marvel. An off-roader with controlled on-road manners, the 2021 Land Rover Defender is a roomier, more civilized alternative to a Jeep Wrangler.
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Fuel Economy
City
16 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
18 mpg 20 mpg
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
51.8 59.2
Front Leg Room (in)
43.1 39.1
Front Hip Room (in)
56.3 -
Second Leg Room (in)
35.7 39.1
Front Head Room (in)
41 40.6
Passenger Capacity
4 5
Second Hip Room (in)
43.3 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.1 60.8
Second Head Room (in)
39.8 40.4
Third Leg Room (in)
- NA
Third Head Room (in)
- NA
Third Shoulder Room (in)
- NA
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
73.8 77.4
Track Width, Rear (in)
65 66.9
Wheelbase (in)
100.4 119
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
75.9 79.1
Track Width, Front (in)
65 67.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.4 8.6
Length, Overall (in)
173.7 197.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
52.3 78.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
22.4 34
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
22.4 34
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.1 12.8
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.2 13.7
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.9 23.8
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
- 42.1
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
LT285/70R17 P255/70VR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
LT285/70R17 P255/70VR18
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size Full-Size
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 7716
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
3500 7716
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 772
Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
5720 6485
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4705 4815
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3000 -
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
8780 -
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2123 -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3000 -
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2582 -
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 8 18 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Full-Size Full-Size
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 8 18 X 8
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
800 -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
800 -
Engine
Engine Order Code
99H NA
Displacement
2.3 L/140 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
275 @ 5700 296 @ 4000
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Oil Cooler
None Regular Duty
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
315 @ 3400 295 @ 1500
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
17 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
18 20
Transmission
Trans PTO Access
No No
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 2.11
Trans Type
7 8
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.84
Transfer Case Power Take Off
No No
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.78 1.28
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
5.62 3.29
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.37 3.14
Trans Order Code
44Q NA
Transfer Case Model
Electronic Electronic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.67
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.67
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.65 1.00
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.28 4.71
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford Bronco Land Rover Defender
Body Code
S S
Body Style
Sport Utility 110
Suspension
Axle Type - Rear
Rigid Axle Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
4.70 4.10
Suspension Type - Front
Short And Long Arm Short And Long Arm
Axle Type - Front
Independent Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
4.70 4.10
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.4 9.8
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2021 Ford Bronco
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