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See how the 2026 Defender 130 handles passengers and cargo. Compare its eight-seat three-row configuration with the five-seat Defender 130 Outbound, review cargo capacity with the rear rows folded, and compare the Defender 130 with the Defender 110.
The 2026 Defender 130 is available with seating for up to eight people in its three-row passenger configuration. The Defender 130 Outbound is different, using a five-seat, two-row layout designed around cargo capacity.
The standard eight-seat layout uses a 2-3-3 arrangement: two occupants in the first row, three in the second row and three in the third row.
That makes the Defender 130 the largest seating configuration in the Defender family. Land Rover's current U.S. Defender 130 information lists up to eight seats and up to 89 cubic feet of cargo capacity in the eight-seat configuration.
The five-seat Defender 130 Outbound removes the third row and focuses the vehicle's interior around flexible cargo space.
Land Rover's current U.S. Defender 130 lineup includes Defender S, Defender X-Dynamic SE, Defender Vertex and Defender Outbound. Seating configuration is an important distinction when comparing these vehicles because Outbound uses five seats while the passenger configuration accommodates up to eight.
| 2026 Configuration | Seating | Rows | Third Row | Primary Layout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defender 130 S | Up to 8 | 3 | Yes | Passenger-focused three-row configuration. |
| Defender 130 X-Dynamic SE | Up to 8 | 3 | Yes | Three-row configuration with flexible passenger and cargo space. |
| Defender 130 Vertex | Up to 8 | 3 | Yes | Premium three-row Defender 130 configuration. |
| Defender 130 Outbound | 5 | 2 | No | Cargo-focused configuration with the third row removed. |
The Defender 130 uses its extended body to accommodate three rows of seating while retaining useful cargo room. Land Rover lists the Defender 130 at approximately 211 inches long, including the spare wheel.
The longer Defender 130 body creates room for its third row while maintaining useful loadspace behind the rear seats.
The passenger-focused Defender 130 accommodates up to eight people in a three-row 2-3-3 arrangement.
Folding the rear seating creates up to 89 cubic feet of cargo space in the eight-seat Defender 130 configuration.
| Dimension | 2026 Defender 130 | Approximate Imperial Measurement | What It Means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | Approximately 211 inches | 211" | Includes the spare wheel. |
| Maximum seating | Up to 8 | Three rows | Passenger configuration uses a 2-3-3 arrangement. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | Up to 89 cu. ft. | 89.0 cu. ft. | Applies to the eight-seat interior configuration when rear seating is folded. |
| Cargo with seats in use | 15.3 cu. ft. | 15.3 cu. ft. | Cargo capacity behind the third row. |
The Defender 130 is designed to retain useful cargo capacity even when all three rows are occupied. Folding the third row significantly increases available cargo room, while folding both rear rows creates the vehicle's maximum load area.
The current Land Rover USA Defender 130 page lists 15.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row.
Folding the third row expands the available cargo area for larger loads while retaining the second row for passengers.
Folding the rear seating creates up to 89 cubic feet of cargo space in the eight-seat configuration.
| Seating Position | Passenger Configuration | Cargo Capacity | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| All three rows in use | Up to 8 passengers | 15.3 cu. ft. | Carrying passengers while retaining a dedicated rear cargo area. |
| Third row folded | Two-row passenger use | 28.4 cu. ft. | Larger luggage, groceries, sports equipment and everyday cargo. |
| Rear seating folded | Cargo-focused configuration | Up to 89 cu. ft. | Large loads and maximum available cargo volume. |
Land Rover describes the Defender 130 as a three-row SUV with seating for up to eight. The second and third rows also benefit from a stadium-style seating arrangement intended to improve passenger visibility.
Land Rover also states that the second-row seats can slide and fold forward to provide access to the third row.
The tradeoff for using all three rows is a smaller cargo area behind the third row. Land Rover lists 15.3 cubic feet behind the third row.
Folding the third row expands the cargo area to 28.4 cubic feet, while folding the rear seating creates up to 89 cubic feet in the eight-seat configuration.
That flexibility allows the Defender 130 to switch between family transportation and large-load duty without changing vehicles.
The Defender 130 is the longer Defender body style and provides the largest available passenger configuration in the Defender family. The Defender 110 seats up to seven, while the Defender 130 seats up to eight.
| Feature | Defender 110 | Defender 130 | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum seating | Up to 7 | Up to 8 | The 130 provides one additional passenger position. |
| Overall length | Approximately 197.5" | Approximately 211" | The longer 130 body creates room for its larger third-row passenger and cargo configuration. |
| Maximum cargo with rear seats folded | Up to 69.0 cu. ft.* | Up to 89.0 cu. ft.* | The 130 provides additional maximum cargo volume in the applicable eight-seat configuration. |
| Cargo with seats in place | Up to 34.6 cu. ft.* | Up to 43.7 cu. ft.* | The 130 retains more cargo room while accommodating its additional seating capacity. |
| Three-row configuration | Up to 7 seats on applicable configurations | Up to 8 seats | The 130 is the Defender body style designed around the largest passenger configuration. |
| Five-seat cargo-focused option | Configuration-dependent | Defender 130 Outbound | The Outbound removes the third row and focuses on cargo flexibility. |
*Land Rover's U.S. large-SUV comparison lists wet cargo measurements. Exact figures can vary by configuration and equipment.
If carrying a larger family or group is the priority, the passenger-oriented Defender 130 provides up to eight seats across three rows.
The Defender 130 Outbound uses five seats and removes the third row, making it the Defender 130 configuration to consider when cargo flexibility is the primary requirement.
The standard three-row Defender 130 can transition from carrying up to eight people to carrying substantially more cargo by folding the rear seating.
Cargo volume gives you the overall capacity, but the configuration matters just as much. The Defender 130's load area changes substantially depending on whether the third row is raised or folded.
| Loadspace Configuration | Published Cargo Capacity | Approximate Conversion | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behind third row | 15.3 cu. ft. | Approximately 433 L | Cargo while all three passenger rows are available. |
| Third row folded | 28.4 cu. ft. | Approximately 804 L | Additional cargo room while retaining the second row. |
| Rear seating folded | Up to 89.0 cu. ft. | Approximately 2,520 L | Maximum cargo capacity in the eight-seat configuration. |
Liter conversions are approximate. Land Rover's U.S. site publishes these cargo measurements in cubic feet and identifies applicable wet-volume measurements in its specifications.
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The 2026 Defender 130 passenger configuration seats up to eight people across three rows. The Defender 130 Outbound is a separate five-seat, two-row configuration.
Yes. The passenger-oriented Defender 130 has three rows and seating for up to eight people in a 2-3-3 arrangement.
The Defender 130 Outbound uses five seats and does not have the third row.
Land Rover lists 15.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row on its current Defender 130 U.S. overview.
Land Rover lists 28.4 cubic feet with the third row folded in its current Defender 130 overview.
Land Rover lists up to 89 cubic feet of cargo capacity for the eight-seat Defender 130 configuration with the rear seating folded.
The Defender 130 Outbound is the five-seat, two-row version of the Defender 130. It removes the third row and emphasizes cargo flexibility. Land Rover currently lists up to 89 cubic feet of flexible cargo space for the Outbound.
Yes. The Defender 130 is approximately 211 inches long including the spare wheel, while Land Rover lists the Defender 110 at approximately 197.5 inches including the spare wheel.
Land Rover lists the Defender 110 with seating for up to seven people, depending on configuration.
Land Rover's current U.S. large-SUV comparison lists up to 89.0 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats folded for the Defender 130 and up to 69.0 cubic feet for the Defender 110.
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