Defender vs Range Rover Velar

Should you buy Defender or Range Rover Velar? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Defender price starts at Rs 1.07 Cr ex-showroom for 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE (Petrol) and Range Rover Velar price starts Rs 87.50 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0 l Diesel Autobiography (Diesel). Defender has 5000 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Range Rover Velar has 1997 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Defender has a mileage of 11.5 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Range Rover Velar has a mileage of 15.8 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Defender Vs Range Rover Velar

Key Highlights	Defender	Range Rover Velar
On Road Price	Rs.1,83,36,796^*	Rs.1,02,97,894^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2997	1997
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Defender
3.0 l Diesel 130 X
1.56 Cr^*
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Range Rover Velar
2.0 l Diesel Autobiography
87.50 Lakh^*
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3.0 l Diesel 130 X
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Basic Information
Variant	3.0 l Diesel 130 X	2.0 l Diesel Autobiography
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,83,36,796^*	Rs.1,02,97,894^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.3,65,715/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,02,979/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.6,30,796	Rs.3,66,644
User Rating	4.5 Based on 350 Reviews	4.5 Based on 138 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

3.0 l Diesel 130 X

2.0 l Diesel Autobiography

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,83,36,796^*

Rs.1,02,97,894^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.3,65,715/month

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Rs.2,02,979/month

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Insurance

Rs.6,30,796

Rs.3,66,644

User Rating

4.5

Based on 350 Reviews

4.5

Based on 138 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV	TD4 Engine
Displacement (cc)	2997	1997
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	345bhp@4000rpm	150bhp@3 750-4 000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	700Nm@1500-3000rpm	430Nm@1750-2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	Yes
Super Charger	-	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	8-Speed AT
Drive Type	AWD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

TD4 Engine

Displacement (cc)

2997

1997

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

345bhp@4000rpm

150bhp@3 750-4 000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

700Nm@1500-3000rpm

430Nm@1750-2500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Twin

Super Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed

8-Speed AT

Drive Type

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	11.4	15.8
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	82
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	191	210

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack&Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	6
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	191	210
0-100kmph (Seconds)	6.8 s	8.2 s
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5099	4797
Width (mm)	2008	2147
Height (mm)	1970	1678
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	156
Wheel Base (mm)	3022	2750
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1654
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	2003
Grossweight (kg)	3380	2590
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	499	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	673

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	No	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Additional Features	- more	GROUND CLEARANCE – (STANDARD to OFF ROAD) (Approach Angle:- 23.6/22.5 to 25.0/27.5 Departure Angle:- 25.0/24.8 to 27.0/29.5 Ramp Angle:- 19.1/18.3 to 22.0/23.5 Maximum wading depth:- 530/580), 40:20:40 split fold rear seat , Rear centre headrest, Passive front headrests, 14-way driver memory front seats with rear power recline more
Massage Seats	-	Front
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	Full
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	Front Only	-
Drive Mode Types	-	ECO \| CITY \| SPORT
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Powered Adjustment
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Interior Lighting	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp	-
Additional Features	- more	Finisher Shadow Aluminium, Metal Load space Scuff Plate, R Dynamic Metal Front Tread plates, Headlining Morzine, Ebony Headlining, Interior Lighting, Analog Dials With Central TFT Display, Perforated Grained Leather and Suede cloth Seats, 10 Way Seats (8 Ways Electric, 2 Ways Manual), Floor Mats Carpet, Shadow Aluminium trim finisher, Light Oyster Morzine headlining, Ebony perforated grained leather seats with Ebony interior, Lower Touchscreen, Electrically adjustable steering column, Auto-diing interior rear view mirror, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Cabin Air Ionisation with PM2.5 filter, Bright metal pedals, Premium cabin lighting, Standard IP end caps, Metal front treadplates with R-Dynamic branding, Lockable cooled glovebox,, Rear seat remote release levers, more
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	64	-

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Tasman Blue Matte White DTBorasco Grey Matte DTWoolstone Green Matte DTSantorini Black White DTFuji WhiteBorasco Grey Matte White DTGondwana Stone Matte White DTSargasso Blue DTCarpathian Grey Matte DTWoolstone Green+36 MoreDefender Colours	Batumi Gold DTOstuni Pearl White DTFuji White DTSantorini BlackArroios Grey DTVaresine Blue DT+1 MoreRange Rover Velar Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	Style 7014, 7 spoke, Gloss Sparkle Silver, Black contrast roof Acoustic laminated windscreen Rain sensing windscreen wipers Heated, electric, power fold door mirrors with approach lights and auto-diing driver side Flush deployable door handles Unpainted brake calipers Velar and R-Dynamic badge Heated rear window with timer Tailgate spoiler Powered tailgate / boot lid Rear Axle Open Differential Flush Deploy able Door Handles Door Mirror Approach light Premium LED Headlights 5 spoke with Satin Dark Grey Finish Wheel, Premium LED headlights with signature DRL, Auto High Beam Assist, Automatic Headlight Levelling (AHBA), Headlight power wash more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Powered	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) ( )	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Road Departure Mitigation System	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Crash Notification	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Tow Away Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	-
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	13.1	11.4
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	14	10
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Additional Features	Meridian Surround Sound System more	Pro Service and WI-FI Hotspot more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer	1	-
Speakers ( )	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Defender
- Legendary road presence: Unmatchable look thanks to its rugged yet modern design
- Can go anywhere: Unmatched off-road capability, made easy with electronics
- More than just an off-roader: Comfortable, spacious, and practical for family use
- Packs a punch: Powerful petrol engine with highway composure
Range Rover Velar
- Sensational looks! One of the best looking SUVs
- Loaded with impressive features
- Comfortable interiors will pamper you
- Available in both diesel and petrol options

Defender
- High price: Feels expensive for what equipment and premiumness it offers
- Not so premium: Interior quality not as plush as price suggests
- Bumpy city drives: Suspension can feel firm on smaller bumps in the city
- Brakes could be sharper
Range Rover Velar
- It’s quite pricey
- Offers similar luxury as german rivals which cost less

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Defender and Range Rover Velar?

A ) The mileage of Defender is 11.4 kmpl & the mileage of Range Rover Velar is 15.8 kmpl. Range Rover Velar gives better mileage than Defender.

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