Land Rover Defender 90 vs. 110 vs. 130

The Land Rover Defender has taken the San Antonio area by storm, and it’s not hard to see why. With leading off-road capabilities and next-generation luxury features, the Defender offers something that none of its competitors can match. Best of all, the Defender is offered in a wide range of configurations—and that means there’s a Defender for just about everyone.

Which Defender should you choose? Before you start comparing engine options and trim levels, you’ll need to understand the core differences between each of this model’s available body styles. Our guide compares the Land Rover Defender 90 vs. 110 vs. 130 in detail, so you can know exactly what to expect.

Land Rover Defender 90 vs. 110 vs. 130: Exterior Dimensions

The three Defender body styles differ primarily in terms of their length: 

• The Defender 90 is the shortest model, and it only has two doors.
• Both the Defender 110 and the Defender 130 have four doors, but the Defender 130 has a larger cabin and cargo area—and as a result, it’s longer from bumper to bumper.

Check out the specs to see exactly what we mean:

Defender 90 Exterior

• Length: 180.5 inches
• Wheelbase: 101.9 inches

Defender 110 Exterior

• Length: 197.5 inches
• Wheelbase: 119 inches

Defender 130 Exterior

• Length: 211.7 inches
• Wheelbase: 119 inches

Land Rover Defender 90 vs. 110 vs. 130: Interior Dimensions

The differences between the three Defender models are especially apparent when we look inside the cabin.

Land Rover Defender 90 vs. 110

There are clear differences between these two Defender models, and that means the Defender 90 vs. 110 matchup is fairly straightforward:

• The Defender 110 can be optioned with a third row of seating. The Defender 90 only seats up to five.
• A two-row Defender 110 offers 39.1 inches of second-row legroom. The Defender 90 offers 36.6 inches of second-row legroom.
• The Defender 90 can store up to 58.3 cubic feet of cargo. The Defender 110 can stow much more, although the volume will change depending on whether you have two rows or seating or three.

Land Rover Defender 110 vs. 130

The Defender 110 and the Defender 130 are both available with three rows of seating, but as you’ve seen from the dimensions listed above, the Defender 130 is longer from end to end. Drivers comparing the Defender 110 vs. 130 should keep these points in mind:

• A Defender 110 with two rows of seating offers more cargo space than any other Defender model: up to 78.8 cubic feet.
• If you need three rows of seating, you’ll find the Defender 130 to be a more spacious and versatile alternative to the Defender 110. (At maximum: 76.1 cubic feet vs. 69.0 cubic feet)
• With all three rows of seating in their upright positions, the Defender 110 offers 10.7 cubic feet of cargo space. You’ll have 15.3 cubic feet if you configure the Defender 130 in a similar way.

Test Drive Your Favorite Defender at Land Rover Boerne!

Our Boerne dealership is easy to reach from anywhere near Fredericksburg or Kerrville, and we’d love to help you explore the Land Rover lineup in more detail. While you’re here, check out our guide to the Land Rover Defender towing capacity—or contact us to set up a test drive!