Land Rover Defender L663 or Nissan Pathfinder R53?

2020–present vs 2021–present · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Boot: Defender L663 1,075 l, Pathfinder R53 470 l.
Lowest consumption: Defender L663 8.4 l/100 km, Pathfinder R53 10 l/100 km.
Power: Defender L663 147–221 kW, Pathfinder R53 202–209 kW.
Standard equipment: Defender L663 35 items (S), Pathfinder R53 27 items (S).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Nissan Pathfinder R532021–present · 3 engines · S, SV, SL, PlatinumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Land Rover Defender L6632020–presentno listings	Nissan Pathfinder R532021–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,583 mm–5,018 mm	Length5,004 mm–5,022 mm
Width	Width2,008 mm	Width1,978 mm–1,979 mm
Height	Height1,967 mm–1,974 mm	Height1,770 mm–1,778 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,587 mm–3,022 mm	Wheelbase2,900 mm–2,901 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance291 mm	Ground clearance180 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume397 l–1,075 l	Trunk volume470 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,133 kg–2,323 kg	Curb weight1,935 kg–2,050 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank89 l	Fuel tank74 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2021–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines3
Power	Power147–221 kW (200–300 hp)	Power202–209 kW (275–284 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)3.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.4 l/100 km · D200 3.0 MHEV	Lowest consumption10 l/100 km · 3.5 V6 2WD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · P300 2.0	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 3.5 V6 2WD
Top speed	Top speed191 km/h	Top speed180 km/h
Trim levelsS · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · S	Items in the base trim27 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · SE	Items in the top trim28 · Platinum
Equipment · Comfort17 · 8
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—
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control—	Adaptive 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—
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 · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
8 Seats	8 Seats—	8 Seats✓
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats—	Third Row of Seats✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 5
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 & lights3 · 3
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Automatic High Beam	Automatic High Beam—	Automatic High Beam✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 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—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Pedestrian Detection	Pedestrian Detection—	Pedestrian Detection✓
Lane Departure Warning	Lane Departure Warning—	Lane Departure Warning✓
Blind Spot Monitor	Blind Spot Monitor—	Blind Spot Monitor✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Rear Cross Traffic Alert—	Rear Cross Traffic Alert✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Land Rover Defender L663 or Nissan Pathfinder R53?

Length: Nissan Pathfinder R53 5,022 mm, Land Rover Defender L663 5,018 mm (a 4 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,901 vs 3,022 mm. Boot: 470 vs 1,075 l.

Which uses less fuel — Land Rover Defender L663 or Nissan Pathfinder R53?

The most frugal Land Rover Defender L663 uses 8.4 l/100 km (D200 3.0 MHEV); the most frugal Nissan Pathfinder R53 10 l/100 km (3.5 V6 2WD).

Which is more powerful — Land Rover Defender L663 or Nissan Pathfinder R53?

The strongest Land Rover Defender L663 makes 221 kW (300 hp) (P300 2.0); the strongest Nissan Pathfinder R53 209 kW (284 hp) (3.5 V6 2WD).

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