Land Rover Defender 2.0 SD4 240 vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0 D165: real MPG, tax and cost per mile
Side-by-side UK comparison of the Land Rover Defender 2.0 SD4 240 and Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0 D165 on the metrics that actually drive ownership cost: real-world efficiency, road tax (VED), insurance group and depreciation outlook.
Comparison table
| Land Rover Defender 2.0 SD4 240 | Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0 D165 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel type | diesel | diesel |
| Body style | suv | suv |
| Years | 2020–2024 | 2019–2024 |
| Real-world efficiency | 25 mpg | 40 mpg |
| Official efficiency | 31 mpg | 49 mpg |
| CO₂ (g/km) | 240 | 152 |
| Road tax year one | £4,680 | £1,565 |
| Road tax standard | £620/yr | £620/yr |
| Insurance group | 42/50 | 28/50 |
| Depreciation | good | average |