2021 Land Rover Defender vs 2021 Toyota 4Runner

2021 Land Rover Defender

#14 in Luxury Large SUVs

2021 Toyota 4Runner

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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

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Limited 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4Runner Limited 2WD	16	19	$42,014	$45,670
4Runner Limited 4WD	16	19	$43,888	$47,705
4Runner Nightshade 2WD	16	19	$43,316	$47,085
4Runner Nightshade 4WD	16	19	$45,189	$49,120
4Runner SR5 2WD	16	19	$33,823	$36,765
4Runner SR5 4WD	16	19	$35,548	$38,640
4Runner SR5 Premium 2WD	16	19	$36,638	$39,825
4Runner SR5 Premium 4WD	16	19	$38,364	$41,700
4Runner TRD Off Road 4WD	16	19	$37,471	$40,730
4Runner TRD Off Road Premium 4WD	16	19	$39,858	$43,325
4Runner TRD Pro 4WD	16	19	$46,684	$50,745
4Runner Trail Special Edition 2WD	16	19	$35,639	$38,740
4Runner Trail Special Edition 4WD	16	19	$37,363	$40,615
4Runner Venture 4WD	16	19	$41,302	$44,895

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$47,470

$42,014

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,500

$45,670

Monthly Payment Estimate

$842 / month

$761 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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5.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

An off-roader with controlled on-road manners, the 2021 Land Rover Defender is a roomier, more civilized alternative to a Jeep Wrangler.

The 2021 Toyota 4Runner is a hugely capable and cool throwback SUV with a modern price attached.

TCC Likes

Billy goat capable
Return of a storied nameplate
Comfortable on road

Very capable
Good looks
Big touchscreen

TCC Dislikes

Gets pricey quickly
Tall, awkward look from rear
Turbo-4 likely insufficient

Outdated crash-test scores
Old interior
Dismal fuel economy

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

19 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.8

57.8

Second Leg Room (in)

39.1

32.9

Third Head Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

39.1

41.7

Passenger Capacity

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

40.4

38.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.2

57.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.6

38.6

Third Hip Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

56.5

Second Hip Room (in)

55.7

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

77.4

71.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.9

63.2

Wheelbase (in)

119

109.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.1

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

67.1

63.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.6

Length, Overall (in)

197.6

190.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

47.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

78.8

89.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

47.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.3

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

13.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

23.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

42.1

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/70VR18

P245/60SR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/70VR18

P245/60SR20

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7716

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4815

4525

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6485

6100

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3439

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2998

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 7.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 1500

278 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

4.0 L/241

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

296 @ 4000

270 @ 5600

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

None

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.40

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

0.72

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.04

Trans Order Code

Transfer Case Model

Electronic

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.00

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.52

Summary

Vehicle Name

Land Rover Defender

Toyota 4Runner

Body Code

Body Style

110

Sport Utility

Suspension

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

4.10

3.73

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

4.10

3.73

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Rigid Axle

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

10.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

750

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

750

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Land Rover Defender

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