At Land Rover Southwest Houston, the new Defender and Range Rover Velar are two of our most sought-after and often-compared luxury SUVs. If you are curious as to which luxury SUV is right for you, our team is here to answer your questions and find the right fit for your daily drive.
Performance
The new Defender is powered by a standard turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, producing up to 296 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Range-topping performance is available with a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine (P500), which offers 518 horsepower and 461 lb-ft of torque.
The Range Rover Velar uses a standard turbo 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with up to 247 horsepower and 269 lb-ft. The P400 powertrain maxes out performance specs for the Range Rover Velar, offering 395 hp and 405 lb-ft.
Interior Space
The Defender lineup includes the two-door, five-passenger 90 model, the 110 (four doors and two rows), and the 130, a three-row four-door SUV. With all seats in place, Defender models offer the following cargo capacities:
- Defender 90: 15.6 cubic feet
- Defender 110: 34 cubic feet
- Defender 130: 15.3 cubic feet
The Range Rover Velar is a five-passenger, two-row luxury SUV, offering a total of 34.4 cubic feet of cargo room with all seats in place. Power-adjustable heated front seats are standard for the base model, along with leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a panoramic roof.
Overall, the Defender is one of the best choices for a luxury SUV with strong off-road capability and available three-row seating. If you need extra passenger volume for individual riders, the Range Rover Velar has what you are looking for, plus generous interior luxury.