Compare the2027 Land Rover Defender VS 2027 Genesis GV80 Coupe

The Land Rover Defender’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the Genesis GV80 Coupe does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

Both the Defender and the GV80 Coupe have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all-wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Defender second among midsize premium suvs in their 2025 Initial Quality Study. The GV80 Coupe isn’t in the top three in its category.

The Defender has more powerful engines than the GV80 Coupe:

	Horsepower	Torque
Defender P400 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid	395 HP	406 lbs.-ft.
Defender OCTA 4.4 turbo V8 hybrid	626 HP	553 lbs.-ft.
GV80 Coupe 3.5T Advanced 3.5 turbo V6	375 HP	391 lbs.-ft.
GV80 Coupe 3.5T E-SC MHEV Prestige 3.5 turbo/supercharged V6 hybrid	409 HP	405 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Car and Driver the Defender OCTA 4.4 turbo V8 hybrid is faster than the GV80 Coupe 3.5T E-SC MHEV Prestige 3.5 turbo/supercharged V6 hybrid:

	Defender	GV80 Coupe
Zero to 60 MPH	3.7 sec	5.2 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	9.1 sec	13.4 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	4.8 sec	5.7 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	2.6 sec	3.2 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	3 sec	4.1 sec
Quarter Mile	12.2 sec	13.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	114 MPH	101 MPH
Top Speed	155 MPH	150 MPH

The Defender has 2.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the GV80 Coupe (23.8 vs. 21.1 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the Defender OCTA’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the GV80 Coupe:

	Defender OCTA	GV80 Coupe
Front Rotors	15.7 inches	14.9 inches
Rear Rotors	14.4 inches	14.2 inches

The Defender stops shorter than the GV80 Coupe:

	Defender	GV80 Coupe
100 to 0 MPH	338 feet	353 feet	Car and Driver
70 to 0 MPH	167 feet	175 feet	Car and Driver

For better traction, the Defender’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the GV80 Coupe (275/45R22 vs. 265/50R20).

The Defender has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the GV80 Coupe; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Defender 110’s wheelbase is 2.7 inches longer than on the GV80 Coupe (119 inches vs. 116.3 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Defender is 2.1 inches wider in the front and 1.3 inches wider in the rear than the track on the GV80 Coupe.

The Defender 110 handles at .81 G’s, while the GV80 Coupe 3.5T E-SC MHEV Prestige pulls only .79 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the Defender 90’s turning circle is 1.3 feet tighter than the GV80 Coupe’s (38 feet vs. 39.3 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Defender S 90 has a greater minimum ground clearance than the GV80 Coupe (8.9 vs. 8.1 inches), allowing the Defender to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Defender 110 OCTA’s minimum ground clearance is 4.6 inches higher than on the GV80 Coupe (12.7 vs. 8.1 inches).

The Land Rover Defender may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 450 pounds less than the Genesis GV80 Coupe.

The Defender 130 offers optional seating for 8 passengers; the GV80 Coupe can only carry 5. The Defender 90 offers optional seating for 6.

The Defender 110’s cargo area provides more volume than the GV80 Coupe.

	Defender	GV80 Coupe
Third Seat Folded	34.6 cubic feet	n/a
Third Seat Removed	34 cubic feet	29.3 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	78.8 cubic feet	61.1 cubic feet

The Defender 130’s cargo area provides more volume than the GV80 Coupe.

	Defender	GV80 Coupe
Third Seat Folded	43.7 cubic feet	n/a
Third Seat Removed	n/a	29.3 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	89 cubic feet	61.1 cubic feet

The Defender’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the GV80 Coupe’s (7715 vs. 6000 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Genesis GV80 Coupe is only 6000 pounds. The Defender offers up to a 8200 lbs. towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) on the Defender uses the Dynamic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The GV80 Coupe doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the Defender to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The GV80 Coupe doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Defender has a standard rear wiper. The GV80 Coupe doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Defender offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The GV80 Coupe doesn’t offer headlight washers.

Motor Trend selected the Defender as their 2021 Sport Utility of the Year. The GV80 Coupe has never been chosen.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Defender as the 2021 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The GV80 Coupe has never been chosen.

The Land Rover Defender outsold the Genesis GV80 by 9% during 2025.