2025 Land Rover Defender vs 2025 Toyota Sequoia

$56,900 · Crossover

$62,425 · SUV

Comparison Overview

Choosing between the 2025 Land Rover Defender and the 2025 Toyota Sequoia often boils down to prioritizing compact luxury maneuvering versus sheer power and size. If your daily drive involves tight city streets, the Defender's shorter length of 180.5 inches might appeal more than the Sequoia's substantial 208.1 inches. However, buyers focused on raw capability will immediately notice the Sequoia packs a massive 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque, far overshadowing the Defender's 296 hp. This difference impacts towing, though fuel economy tells a different story: the Sequoia achieves 22 combined MPG on regular fuel, while the Defender lags slightly at 19 combined MPG, requiring premium fuel. While the Sequoia costs $5,525 more, its substantial advantage in horsepower (a 141 hp difference) presents a compelling case for those needing brute force for utility or hauling.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Land Rover Defender

The Defender's smaller footprint, being nearly 28 inches shorter than the Sequoia, makes navigating and parking in urban environments significantly easier.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Toyota Sequoia

The Sequoia offers superior space with 22.3 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to the Defender's 15.6 cu ft, which is crucial for family gear.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Toyota Sequoia

Enthusiasts looking for performance will prefer the Sequoia's dominating 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque.

💰 Best Value

2025 Toyota Sequoia

Despite costing $5,525 more, the Sequoia provides significantly more power and better fuel economy (22 combined MPG vs. 19 combined MPG) using regular fuel.

Choose the Land Rover Defender if...

You prioritize a smaller vehicle with a length of only 180.5 inches for easier urban handling.
You prefer driving an AWD vehicle optimized for various terrains right out of the box.
You are willing to use premium unleaded fuel for its respectable 296 hp output.

Choose the Toyota Sequoia if...

You require serious muscle, evidenced by the Sequoia's 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque.
You need maximum hauling room, as the Sequoia offers 22.3 cu ft of cargo space versus 15.6 cu ft.
You want better efficiency (22 combined MPG) while running on less expensive regular unleaded fuel.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Land Rover Defender	Toyota Sequoia
Length	180.5"	208.1"
Width	-	79.8"
Height	77.5"	74.5"
Wheelbase	101.9"	122.0"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Land Rover	Toyota
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	—
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Brake Preparation System	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Fog Lights	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	—	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	—	✓
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	—	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	—	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Land Rover	Toyota
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	3.4 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	V6
Base Engine Type	gas	hybrid
Horsepower	296 hp @ 5500 rpm	437 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque	295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm	583 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
Number of Valves	16	24
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Land Rover	Toyota
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive
4WD System Type	Full Time	—
Transfer Case Gearing	Electronic Hi-Lo	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	—
Rear Differential Type	—	Limited Slip

Fuel

Feature	Land Rover	Toyota
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	18/21 MPG	21/24 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	19 MPG	22 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	428.4/499.8 mi.	472.5/540.0 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	23.8 gal.	22.5 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Land Rover	Toyota
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	✓
Side View Camera	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors with Side Sensing	✓	—
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	—
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	—
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Simulated Alloy Trim on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	—
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	—	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	—	✓
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry	—	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	—	✓
Interior Air Filtration	—	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Land Rover	Toyota
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Meridian Speakers	✓	—
Stereo Power	400W	—
Speaker System	11	8
Subwoofer Count	1	—
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	✓	—
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Infotainment Display	—	8.0 in
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	—	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	3 months

Power Feature

Feature	Land Rover	Toyota
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass Extended	1st Row Power Glass
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Land Rover	Toyota
Front Head Room	40.6 in.	39.2 in.
Front Leg Room	39.1 in.	41.2 in.
Seat Material: Leather/Cloth	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	2-way	8-way
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	4-way	—
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Manual	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	—
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	2-way	8-way
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	4-way	—
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Manual	Power
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Front Shoulder Room	—	65.0 in.
Front Hip Room	—	62.6 in.
Seat Material: Cloth	—	✓
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	—	✓
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Land Rover	Toyota
Rear Head Room	37.2 in.	38.4 in.
Rear Leg Room	36.6 in.	39.2 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Rear Shoulder Room	—	61.8 in.
Rear Hip Room	—	60.8 in.
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Land Rover	Toyota
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	—
Wheel Diameter	19 in	18 in
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	255/65R19	P265/70R18
Spare Tire Type	Full Size Matching	Full Size Non-Matching
Spare Tire Location	Outside Rear Mounted	Underbody Mounted
Wheel Material	—	Alloy

Suspension

Feature	Land Rover	Toyota
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Land Rover	Toyota
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ unlimited mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	2 yr./ unlimited mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	—	8 yr./ 100000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	2 yr./ 25000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Land Rover Defender and 2025 Toyota Sequoia.

What is the main size difference between the 2025 Land Rover Defender and the 2025 Toyota Sequoia?

The Sequoia is significantly larger overall; it measures 208.1 inches long, making it nearly 28 inches longer than the Defender's 180.5-inch length. The Defender is also substantially taller at 77.5 inches compared to the Sequoia’s 74.5 inches.

How much more powerful is the Sequoia compared to the Defender?

The 2025 Toyota Sequoia boasts a substantial 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque. This significantly outpaces the Defender's 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, a difference of 141 horsepower.

Is there a noticeable difference in running costs regarding fuel?

Yes, the Defender recommends premium unleaded fuel and achieves 19 combined MPG, whereas the Sequoia runs on regular unleaded and delivers better efficiency at 22 combined MPG.

Which vehicle offers better utility for carrying luggage?

The 2025 Toyota Sequoia is the winner for cargo, offering 22.3 cubic feet of space behind the seats. The 2025 Land Rover Defender provides less utility with only 15.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity.

Which model has a higher base MSRP?

The 2025 Toyota Sequoia has a higher starting price of $62,425. The 2025 Land Rover Defender undercuts it with an MSRP of $56,900, resulting in a price gap of $5,525.

Do these vehicles have different driving layouts?

They do; the Defender comes standard with All-Wheel Drive, optimized for consistent traction, while the Sequoia utilizes a Rear Wheel Drive configuration paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.