Land Rover Defender (classic) or Land Rover Defender L663?

1990–2016 vs 2020–present · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door

In short

Length: Defender (classic) 4,599 mm, Defender L663 5,018 mm — a 42 cm difference.
Boot: Defender (classic) 1,035 l, Defender L663 1,075 l.
Lowest consumption: Defender (classic) 10.5 l/100 km, Defender L663 8.4 l/100 km.
Power: Defender (classic) 83–90 kW, Defender L663 147–221 kW.
Standard equipment: Defender (classic) 17 items (Base / Hard Top), Defender L663 35 items (S).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Land Rover Defender (classic)1990–2016 · 4 engines · Base / Hard Top, County Station Wagon, XS, AdventureSpecifications →Listings →

Land Rover Defender L6632020–present · 4 engines · S, SE, HSE, X-DynamicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Land Rover Defender (classic)1990–2016no listings	Land Rover Defender L6632020–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,883 mm–4,599 mm	Length4,583 mm–5,018 mm
Width	Width1,790 mm	Width2,008 mm
Height	Height1,996 mm–2,035 mm	Height1,967 mm–1,974 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,360 mm–2,794 mm	Wheelbase2,587 mm–3,022 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance215 mm	Ground clearance291 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume700 l–1,035 l	Trunk volume397 l–1,075 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,785 kg–2,055 kg	Curb weight2,133 kg–2,323 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l–79 l	Fuel tank89 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1990–2016	Production years2020–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines4
Power	Power83–90 kW (113–122 hp)	Power147–221 kW (200–300 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.2–2.5	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.5 300 Tdi	Lowest consumption8.4 l/100 km · D200 3.0 MHEV
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h14.7 s · 2.4 TD4	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · P300 2.0
Top speed	Top speed145 km/h	Top speed191 km/h
Trim levelsBase / Hard Top · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Base / Hard Top	Items in the base trim35 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim31 · Adventure	Items in the top trim36 · SE
Equipment · Comfort1 · 17
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Active Power Steering	Active Power Steering—	Active Power Steering✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection—	Drive Mode Selection✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 6
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 3
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety2 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior4 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Tow Hitch	Tow Hitch✓	Tow Hitch—
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Land Rover Defender (classic) or Land Rover Defender L663?

Length: Land Rover Defender L663 5,018 mm, Land Rover Defender (classic) 4,599 mm (a 419 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,022 vs 2,794 mm. Boot: 1,075 vs 1,035 l.

Which uses less fuel — Land Rover Defender (classic) or Land Rover Defender L663?

The most frugal Land Rover Defender (classic) uses 10.5 l/100 km (2.5 300 Tdi); the most frugal Land Rover Defender L663 8.4 l/100 km (D200 3.0 MHEV).

Which is more powerful — Land Rover Defender (classic) or Land Rover Defender L663?

The strongest Land Rover Defender (classic) makes 90 kW (122 hp) (2.5 Td5); the strongest Land Rover Defender L663 221 kW (300 hp) (P300 2.0).

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