Land Rover Defender SE
0/5 (0)
$127,100
Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance
0/5 (0)
$127,700

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

Defender SE
Overview
RX 500h F Sport Performance
2020 - Present
Year
2022
5000
Engine
2393
313
Power
—
Petrol
Fuel
Hybrid
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
5
Seating
5

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

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Defender SE
Specification
RX 500h F Sport Performance
5000
Engine Capacity
2393
AJ133
Engine Code
T24A-FTS
V
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Supercharged
Aspiration
Turbocharged
313
Power
273
550
Torque
—
191
Top Speed
—
4WD
Drive Type
AWD
17
Fuel Economy City
—
10.2
Fuel Economy Highway
—
12.7
Fuel Economy Combined
6.5
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
255 / 60 R20
Tyre Size
235 / 50 R21
20
Wheel Size
21
5
Number of Doors
5
5
Seating Capacity
5
Ventilated Disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated disc
Electronic Air Suspension
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Electronic Air Suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Rack and Pinion
Steering Type
Electric power assist
6
Number of Airbags
8
3500
Towing Capacity
1500
12.84
Turning Circle
11.0

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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Defender SE
Dimension
RX 500h F Sport Performance
90
Fuel Tank Capacity
65
5035
Length
4890
1996
Width
1920
1970
Height
1695
3022
Wheelbase
2850
222
Ground Clearance
188
2336
Kerb Weight
2160
1075
Boot Space
612

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

Defender SE
Feature
RX 500h F Sport Performance
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert

Comfort

Defender SE
Feature
RX 500h F Sport Performance
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights

Interior Exterior

Defender SE
Feature
RX 500h F Sport Performance
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors

Technology

Defender SE
Feature
RX 500h F Sport Performance
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App

Charging & Battery Tech

Defender SE
Feature
RX 500h F Sport Performance
AC home charging
DC fast-charge capable
Scheduled charging
Charging Cable Included
Portable Charger Included
Wall Charger Compatible
Battery Preconditioning
Heat Pump

EV / Hybrid Drive Features

Defender SE
Feature
RX 500h F Sport Performance
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

Land Rover Defender SE

Pros

  • +Strong 313 kW supercharged V8
  • +Full-time dual-range four-wheel drive
  • +3500 kg braked towing
  • +Electronic air suspension
  • +Premium X-Dynamic SE equipment

Cons

  • −High 12.7 L/100 km combined use
  • −Highest purchase price
  • −Premium unleaded required
  • −Heavy 2336 kg kerb weight
  • −Large 20-inch tyres

Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance

Pros

  • +Strongest RX output
  • +DIRECT4 AWD handling
  • +F Sport brakes
  • +Premium performance trim
  • +Large boot space

Cons

  • −Highest price
  • −Heavier than RX350h
  • −Higher fuel use
  • −No plug-in range
  • −21 inch tyre cost

Which one should you buy?

Best for Performance: Land Rover Defender SE

System power around 313 kW supports a solid performance score.

Best for Value: Land Rover Defender SE

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Best for Practicality / Space: Land Rover Defender SE

Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.

Best Overall: Land Rover Defender SE

Across performance, value, efficiency, and practicality, this variant shows a balanced overall profile.

Our Recommendation

Choose Land Rover Defender SE if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Choose Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance if: Space, seating, and everyday practicality come first.

Bottom Line: Land Rover Defender SE leads on performance, Land Rover Defender SE leads on value and Land Rover Defender SE leads on practicality.

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