DecodedCarsAcura ZDX vs Land Rover Defender
2026 Acura ZDX vs 2026 Land Rover Defender — two standard SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
That works out to about $3,250 a year less in fuel for the Acura ZDX (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
Across all model years since 2005, the Acura ZDX has had fewer recall campaigns (15 vs 18).
The two cars
The 2026 Acura ZDX is a standard SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 327 miles and takes about 11.2 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
The 2026 Land Rover Defender is a standard SUV offered with 4 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo and 5.0L 8-cyl), including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 187 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 119-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,819 lb (110 5 Seat 4dr SUV).
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Acura ZDX if…
- You want an EV with more range (327 miles)
Choose the Land Rover Defender if…
It doesn't clearly beat the Acura ZDX on any measure we track.
Pros & cons of each
2026 Acura ZDX
- Long EV rangeUp to 327 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
2026 Land Rover Defender
- Strong performanceUp to 626 hp, versus about 493 hp for similar 2026 models.
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
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