2024 BYD Yangwang U8 vs 2024 Land Rover Defender
Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.
| Specification | 2024 BYD Yangwang U8 | 2024 Land Rover Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged quad-motor | Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 5.0L 8-cylinder supercharged (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid) |
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L to 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 to 8 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Varies by configuration: Turbocharged, Supercharged |
| Power | 1,180 hp (880 kW) | 394 hp (294 kW) |
| Torque | 944 lb-ft (1,280 Nm) | 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) |
| Fuel type | Plug-in hybrid | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.6 s | 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 124 mph (200 km/h) | 119 mph (191 km/h) |
| Towing capacity | Not available | 8,201 lb (3,720 kg) |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gears | Not available | 8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 209.4 in (5,319 mm) | 197.6 in (5,018 mm) |
| Width | 80.7 in (2,050 mm) | 79.1 in (2,008 mm) |
| Height | 76.0 in (1,930 mm) | 77.4 in (1,967 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 120.1 in (3,050 mm) | 119.0 in (3,022 mm) |
| Ground clearance | 11.2 in (285 mm) | 11.5 in (291 mm) |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weight | 7,628 lb (3,460 kg) | 5,324 lb (2,415 kg) |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) |
| City | Not available | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) |
| Highway | Not available | 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) |
| Electric range | 112 mi (180 km) | Not available |
| Battery capacity | 49.1 kWh | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 19.8 gal (75.0 L) | Not available |