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Land Rover Defender Dimensions & Size

How much cargo space and room does a 2026 Land Rover Defender really have?

The 2026 Land Rover Defender measures 170.5 in long, 79.1 in wide, 77.6 in tall, on a 102 in wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 4,835 lbs.

Looking for weight? See the Land Rover Defender curb weight page — this page covers length, width, height and wheelbase.

Latest model year (2026):

The Land Rover Defender measures 170.5 in long, 79.1 in wide and 77.6 in tall, on a 102 in wheelbase, weighing about 4,835 lbs.

VerifiedNHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications · Verified September 18, 2026
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Land Rover Defender Dimensions — All Years

YearBody / VariantLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb Weight
2026Config 1 of 4DEFENDER 90 4DR SUV170.5 in79.1 in77.6 in102 in4,835 lbs
2026Config 2 of 4DEFENDER 130 4DR SUV200.8 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in5,525 lbs
2026Config 3 of 4DEFENDER 110 5+2 SEAT 4DR SUV187.4 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in4,945 lbs
2026Config 4 of 4DEFENDER 110 5 SEAT 4DR SUV187.4 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in4,819 lbs
2025Config 1 of 4DEFENDER 90 4DR SUV170.5 in79.1 in77.6 in102 in4,835 lbs
2025Config 2 of 4DEFENDER 130 4DR SUV200.8 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in5,525 lbs
2025Config 3 of 4DEFENDER 110 5+2 SEAT 4DR SUV187.4 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in4,945 lbs
2025Config 4 of 4DEFENDER 110 5 SEAT 4DR SUV187.4 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in4,819 lbs
2024Config 1 of 4DEFENDER 90 4DR SUV170.5 in79.1 in77.6 in102 in4,835 lbs
2024Config 2 of 4DEFENDER 130 4DR SUV200.8 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in5,525 lbs
2024Config 3 of 4DEFENDER 110 5+2 SEAT 4DR SUV187.4 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in4,945 lbs
2024Config 4 of 4DEFENDER 110 5 SEAT 4DR SUV187.4 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in4,819 lbs
2023Config 1 of 4DEFENDER 90 4DR SUV170.5 in79.1 in77.6 in102 in4,835 lbs
2023Config 2 of 4DEFENDER 130 4DR SUV200.8 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in5,525 lbs
2023Config 3 of 4DEFENDER 110 5+2 SEAT 4DR SUV187.4 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in4,945 lbs
2023Config 4 of 4DEFENDER 110 5 SEAT 4DR SUV187.4 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in4,819 lbs
2022Config 1 of 3DEFENDER 90 4DR SUV170.5 in79.1 in77.6 in102 in4,835 lbs
2022Config 2 of 3DEFENDER 110 5+2 SEAT 4DR SUV187.4 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in4,945 lbs
2022Config 3 of 3DEFENDER 110 5 SEAT 4DR SUV187.4 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in4,819 lbs
2021Config 1 of 3DEFENDER 90 4DR SUV170.5 in79.1 in77.6 in102 in4,835 lbs
2021Config 2 of 3DEFENDER 110 5+2 SEAT 4DR SUV187.4 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in4,945 lbs
2021Config 3 of 3DEFENDER 110 5 SEAT 4DR SUV187.4 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in4,819 lbs
2020Config 1 of 3DEFENDER 90170.5 in79.1 in77.6 in102 in4,835 lbs
2020Config 2 of 3DEFENDER 110 5+2 SEAT187.4 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in4,945 lbs
2020Config 3 of 3DEFENDER 110 5 SEAT187.4 in79.1 in77.6 in118.9 in4,819 lbs

Dimensions sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database. Figures are measured per body style and can vary slightly by trim, wheel package, and suspension.

Land Rover Defender data analysis

How Land Rover Defender overall length varies

Across 25 configurations recorded for the 2020 through 2026 Land Rover Defender, overall length runs from 170 inches to 201 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2023 Land Rover Defender (DEFENDER 130 4DR SUV) at 201 inches, and the weakest to the 2026 car (DEFENDER 90 4DR SUV) at 170 inches — a spread of 18%. The narrow spread means any year of the Land Rover Defender in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2026

Average overall length for the 2026 Land Rover Defender is 187 inches, against 187 inches for the 2025 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Land Rover Defender data

This page lists every 2020 through 2026 Land Rover Defender record we hold for this measurement — 25 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Land Rover Defender numbers

The 2020 through 2026 Land Rover Defender entries here cover the variants DEFENDER 90 4DR SUV, DEFENDER 130 4DR SUV, DEFENDER 110 5+2 SEAT 4DR SUV, DEFENDER 110 5 SEAT 4DR SUV, DEFENDER 90, DEFENDER 110 5+2 SEAT and DEFENDER 110 5 SEAT. 2026 is the busiest model year in the record with 4 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted overall length figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Land Rover Defender figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Land Rover Defender record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Will the Land Rover Defender fit your garage and parking space?

Measured against a standard single garage door (8 ft wide, 7 ft tall, 20 ft deep stall) and a standard US surface parking space (9 ft x 18 ft). Measure your own opening before buying — older garages are frequently narrower.

Garage door width
Fits

79.1 in wide (body only, mirrors folded) — about 16.9 in of total clearance, so roughly 8 in per side.

Garage door height
Clears

77.6 in tall — 6.4 in of headroom before roof rails, antennas, or a roof box are added.

Parking space
Fits a standard stall

200.8 in long leaves 15.2 in to spare in an 18 ft space, and 28.9 in of side clearance in a 9 ft one.

Size drift: the 2026 Land Rover Defender is 17 in shorter than the 2020 car in our records. If you are replacing an older example with a newer one, check the garage clearance again rather than assuming the outgoing car's footprint carries over.

Its wheelbase (102 in) accounts for about 60% of overall length. A higher share generally means shorter overhangs — better approach and departure clearance on driveways and ramps, and more cabin space for the same parking footprint.

Want to see it against another vehicle at the same scale? Open the car size comparison tool or check the Land Rover Defender curb weight to pair footprint with mass.

Frequently Asked Questions About Defender Dimensions

How long is the Land Rover Defender?

The Land Rover Defender is 170.472 inches long, 79.1339 inches wide and 77.5591 inches tall. That is roughly 14.2 feet — compare it with your garage depth before buying.

Will the Land Rover Defender fit in a standard garage?

A standard single-car garage is about 20 feet (240 in) deep and 10 feet (120 in) wide. At 170.472 in long and 79.1339 in wide, the Land Rover Defender fits with 70 in of room to spare front-to-back. Remember to allow for mirrors and door swing.

How much does the Land Rover Defender weigh?

Curb weight for the Land Rover Defender is about 4,835 lbs. Curb weight excludes passengers and cargo, so add roughly 150 lbs per occupant when calculating payload.

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