The current Land Rover Defender is 187.4″ long, 79.1″ wide, on a 118.9″ wheelbase, weighing 4,835 lb. Since 1993 it has grown 3% in length and gained 0% in weight. At 15.6 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Land Rover Defender generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 181.1″ | 70.5″ | 81.5″ | 109.8″ | 4,850 lb |
| 1994 | 170.9″ | 70.5″ | 81.1″ | 101.6″ | 4,209 lb |
| 1997 | 160.2″ | 70.5″ | 80.3″ | 92.9″ | 3,567 lb |
| 2020–2026 | 187.4″ | 79.1″ | 77.6″ | 118.9″ | 4,835 lb |
From 1993 to today the Defender gained 6.3″ of length (3%) and -15 lb of weight (0%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Defender year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 10 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 186.6″ | 79.1″ | 114.6″ | 4 | |
| 2025 | 186.6″ | 79.1″ | 114.6″ | 4 | |
| 2024 | 186.6″ | 79.1″ | 114.6″ | 4 | |
| 2023 | 186.6″ | 79.1″ | 114.6″ | 4 | |
| 2022 | 181.9″ | 79.1″ | 113.4″ | 3 | |
| 2021 | 181.9″ | 79.1″ | 113.4″ | 3 | |
| 2020 | 181.9″ | 79.1″ | 113.4″ | 3 | |
| 1997 | 160.2″ | 70.5″ | 92.9″ | 1 | |
| 1994 | 170.9″ | 70.5″ | 101.6″ | 2 | |
| 1993 | 181.1″ | 70.5″ | 109.8″ | 1 |
Will a Defender fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 1,034 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 79.1″ | 72.8″ | +6.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 118.9″ | 109.1″ | +9.8″ |
| Curb weight | 4,835 lb | 3,743 lb | 1,092 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Land Rover Defender?
187.4″ (15′ 7″) in its current generation, 79.1″ wide and 77.6″ tall.
How much does a Land Rover Defender weigh?
4,835 lb at the kerb.
Will a Defender fit in a garage?
At 15.6 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Defender got bigger over the years?
Yes — 6.3″ longer and -15 lb heavier since 1993, across 4 generations. Weight grew -0%, far faster than length.