Land Rover Defender V8 P525 vs Porsche Macan T

2024 Porsche Macan T studio car image
Porsche

Macan T

2024 · Petrol Suv

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Land Rover Defender V8 P525 5.0 s Runner-up: 5.8 s
Power winner Land Rover Defender V8 P525 525 hp Runner-up: 265 hp
Cargo winner Land Rover Defender V8 P525 786 L Runner-up: 488 L
Price winner Porsche Macan T $60,900 Runner-up: $107,400

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 against the 2024 Porsche Macan T. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use petrol powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.0 seconds, compared with 5.8 seconds for 2024 Porsche Macan T. 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 has the higher listed output at 525 hp; 2024 Porsche Macan T is rated at 265 hp, a difference of 260 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 at 625 Nm and 2024 Porsche Macan T at 400 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2024 Porsche Macan T has the lower recorded consumption at 9.2 L/100km; 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 is listed at 14.2 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 786 litres versus 488 litres, a difference of 298 litres. 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 carries the higher towing rating at 3,500 kg, while 2024 Porsche Macan T is listed at 2,000 kg. 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 is 32 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2024 Porsche Macan T has the lower listed starting price at $60,900, compared with $107,400 for 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525. 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Land Rover Defender V8 P5252024 Porsche Macan T2024
Performance
0-100 km/h5.0 s5.8 s
Top Speed240 km/h232 km/h
Power525 hp265 hp
Torque625 Nm400 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank90 L65 L
Efficiency14.2 L/100km9.2 L/100km
CO2 Emissions323 g/km210 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,758 mm4,726 mm
Ground Clearance218 mm185 mm
Cargo786 L488 L
Curb Weight2,530 kg1,830 kg
Towing3,500 kg2,000 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.7 m11.7 m
Starting MSRP$107,400$60,900

Land Rover Defender V8 P525 vs Porsche Macan T questions answered

Which is faster, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2024 Porsche Macan T?

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 5.0 seconds, versus 5.8 seconds for 2024 Porsche Macan T.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2024 Porsche Macan T?

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 has the higher listed top speed at 240 km/h (149 mph), compared with 232 km/h (144 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2024 Porsche Macan T?

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 has more power at 525 hp, a 260 hp advantage over 2024 Porsche Macan T.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2024 Porsche Macan T?

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 has more listed cargo space at 786 litres (27.8 cu ft), versus 488 litres (17.2 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2024 Porsche Macan T?

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 has the higher listed towing capacity at 3,500 kg (7,716 lb), compared with 2,000 kg (4,409 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2024 Porsche Macan T?

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 is heavier at 2,530 kg (5,578 lb), while 2024 Porsche Macan T is listed at 1,830 kg (4,034 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2024 Porsche Macan T?

2024 Porsche Macan T has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $60,900 USD, compared with $107,400 USD for 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2024 Porsche Macan T?

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.