2023 Land Rover Defender vs. 2023 Ford Bronco

When it comes to the 2023 Ford Bronco, some observe that the Ford SUV looks like a Range Rover or another Land Rover on Minneapolis roads, which seems plausible. But if there is a Land Rover model that shares a lot in common with the Bronco, that would be the 2023 Land Rover Defender. Both are SUVs that are designed to take on the off-roads with ease, but they have their differences–most notably their engine options, performance, and size. Land Rover Richfield outlines these differences in the following Land Rover Defender vs. Ford Bronco guide.

Defender vs. Bronco: Engines & Performance

The main difference between the Land Rover Defender vs. Ford Bronco is the fact that the Defender is a luxury SUV, and the Bronco isn’t, but they are both engineered to handle whatever the roads in Edina can throw their way. While both off-road-ready vehicles are engineered with the same intentions, they do vary in their engine options and performance. The Land Rover Defender can tow far more than the Bronco depending on the engine you select, but their max horsepower outputs aren’t drastically different from one another. Compare the Defender vs. Bronco by their engine options and performance specs below:

Land Rover Defender

2.0L P300 I4 Gasoline Engine

• Standard on Defender base trim
• 296 hp
• 295 lb-ft of torque
• 7,716-pound towing capacity

3.0L P400 I6 Gasoline MHEV Engine

• Standard on Defender X through Dynamic S
• 395 hp 
• 406 lb-ft of torque
• 7,716-pound towing capacity (available 8,201-pound towing capacity for Defender 110 or 130)

5.0L P525 V8 Gasoline Engine

• Standard on Defender V8 and Defender V8 Carpathian Edition
• 518 hp
• 461 lb-ft of torque
• 7,716-pound towing capacity

Ford Bronco 

2.3L EcoBoost® Engine: 

• 270 hp
• 310 lb-ft of torque
• 3,500-pound towing capacity

2.7L EcoBoost® V6 Engine: 

• Standard on Wildtrak®
• 330 hp
• 415 lb-ft of torque
• 3,500-pound towing capacity

3.0L EcoBoost® V6 Engine:

• Standard on Raptor®
• 418 hp
• 440 lb-ft of torque
• 4,500-pound towing capacity

Land Rover Defender vs. Ford Bronco: Size Comparison

The Defender and Bronco vary drastically in their size, and this is apparent in our Land Rover Defender vs. Ford Bronco size comparison below:

• The Land Rover Defender can seat up to eight passengers, whereas the Bronco can’t seat more than five passengers, making the Defender the better choice for larger families in St. Paul.
• Both the Defender and Bronco offer two-door and four-door configurations.
• While the Defender can seat more than the Bronco, the Bronco’s maximum cargo space of 77.6 cubic feet is nearly identical to the roomiest Defender (the Defender 110), which offers 78.8 cubic feet. 

Experience the Land Rover Defender at Land Rover Richfield

Both the Defender and Bronco are exceptional off-roading vehicles. You can experience one of them for yourself when you test drive the Land Rover Defender model of your choice at Land Rover Richfield! To schedule your test drive at our Richfield dealer, contact us online or give us a call at 952-209-3000 today.