2025 Defender Performance

Shopping around Minneapolis for a powerful, sport-tuned luxury SUV? You’ll find that the newest Defender offers an unusually long list of off-roading features. But what is the 2025 Defender engine like? What type of Defender mpg ratings can you expect as you cruiser around the St. Paul area?

Explore the new Defender specs, fuel economy ratings, and off-road features with Land Rover Richfield. Once you’re done reading our guide, check out our new vehicle inventory to test out the latest Defender 0-60 mph time for yourself!

2025 Defender Specs Per Engine Option

As of this writing, few of the Defender mpg ratings have been determined by the EPA. We know the Defender mpg ratings for the 110 configuration achieve 14 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway when equipped with the V8 engine option. As for the other Defender mpg ratings, we recommend our Edina neighbors, check back on this page for updates. In the meantime, explore the riveting performance specs for each of the four Defender engine options:

2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged gas engine (P300 Gas)

Available on: Defender 90 S, Defender 110 S, Defender 130 S

• Horsepower: 296 hp @ 5,500 rpm

• Torque: 295 lb-ft of torque @ 1,500-4,500 rpm

• Top speed: 119 mph

• Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 6.7 seconds (Defender 90 S) / 7.0 seconds (Defender 110 S) / 7.5 seconds (Defender 130 S)

• Maximum towing capacity: 7,716 pounds

3.0L 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Gas MHEV (P400 Gas Mild Hybrid)

Available on: Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE, Defender 110 S, Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE, Defender 110 X, Defender 130 S, Dynamic 130 X-Dynamic SE, Defender 130 X, Defender 130 Outbound

• Horsepower: 395 hp @ 5,500-6,500 rpm

• Torque: 406 lb-ft of torque @ 2,000-5,000 rpm

• Top speed: 119 mph

• Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds (Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE) / 5.8 seconds (Defender 110 S, Defender 110 S X-Dynamic SE, Defender 110 X) / 6.3 seconds (Defender 130 S, Dynamic 130 X-Dynamic SE, Defender 130 X, Defender 130 Outbound)

• Maximum towing capacity: 8,201 pounds

5.0L V8 Supercharged Gas Engine (P500 Gas Mild Hybrid)

Available on: Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE, Defender 130 V8

• Horsepower: 493 hp

• Torque: 450 lb-ft of torque @ 2,500-5,000 rpm

• Top Speed: 149 mph

• Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds (Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE) / 5.4 seconds (Defender 130 V8)

• Maximum towing capacity: 8,200 pounds

5.0L V8 supercharged gas engine (P525 Gas)

Available on: Defender 90 V8, Defender 110 V8

• Horsepower: 518 hp @ 6,500 rpm

• Torque: 461 lb-ft of torque @ 2,500-5,500 rpm

• Top speed: 149 mph

• Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds (Defender 90 V8) / 5.1 seconds (Defender 110 V8)

• Maximum towing capacity: 8,201 pounds

Test Out the 2025 Defender Engines at Land Rover Richfield

Whether you have more questions about the Defender 0-60 mph times or its fuel efficiency, contact us at Land Rover Richfield. Regardless of which configuration you’re eyeing, if you want to test out the Defender 0-60 mph times in person, visit our Richfield showroom today! But before you head over, just make sure you fill out our secure auto loan application.