2023 Land Rover Defender vs. 2022 Ford Bronco

There’s the Ford SUV that looks like a Range Rover—and then there’s the real deal. This year’s Land Rover Defender vs. Ford Bronco matchup turns out exactly like you’d expect: with Land Rover in the lead. Whether you’re hoping to maximize your engine power or your towing capacity, you’ll find that the Defender has more to offer. Plus, the Defender offers seating and cargo capacities that make it a better choice for growing families.

Defender vs. Bronco: Performance

Even though we’re partial to the way that the Defender handles the world’s toughest trails, both the Land Rover Defender and the Ford Bronco are supremely capable when you break free from the beaten path. However, on most other important measures of power and capability, the Land Rover positions itself as a clear winner:

Defender vs. Bronco: Engine Output

• Base 4-Cylinder Engines: 290 hp in the Defender, or 300 hp in the Bronco
• Available V6 Engines: 395 hp in the Defender, 330 hp, 400 hp, or 418 hp in the Bronco
• Available V8: 518 hp in the Defender, No comparable option in the Bronco

Defender vs. Bronco: Towing Capacity

• 2022 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity: Up to 8,200 pounds
• 2021 Ford Bronco Towing Capacity: Up to 4,500 pounds

Defender vs. Bronco: Payload Capacity

• 2022 Land Rover Defender Payload Capacity: Up to 1,984 pounds
• 2021 Ford Bronco Payload Capacity: Up to 1,370 pounds

Since the Defender is the only model in this matchup to offer a V8 engine, we think that it’s a stronger choice for performance enthusiasts in Jersey City and Fort Lee. Plus, if you plan on towing a camper or a boat, the Defender is far and away the better option. When push comes to shove, the Defender can even carry significantly more weight in its cargo area!

Land Rover Defender vs. Ford Bronco: Size & Seating

If you’re looking for an SUV that will help you make unforgettable memories while you’re spending time with the family, we can’t recommend the Defender highly enough! Any driver who measures the Land Rover Defender vs. Ford Bronco in a size comparison will find that the Defender is larger, and in 2023, it can even seat up to eight passengers if you opt for the 130 body style! The Defender 110, for its part, seats up to seven.

Since the Ford Bronco can only seat up to five passengers, it might be a better fit for solo drivers—but even then, you’d miss out on all of the luxury features and technologies that you’ll only find in a new Land Rover!

Test Drive the New Land Rover Defender at Land Rover Englewood!

You’ve compared the Defender vs. Bronco on paper, so now it’s time to get behind the wheel! If you’re located anywhere near Englewood or New York City, contact our team to configure a new Land Rover Defender of your own! Still doing research? While you’re at it, make sure to keep an eye on our new Land Rover Defender lease offers.