Defender vs Range Rover

Should you buy Defender or Range Rover? 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 price starts Rs 2.40 Cr ex-showroom for 3.0 I Diesel LWB HSE (Diesel). Defender has 5000 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Range Rover has 4395 cc (Petrol 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 has a mileage of - (Diesel top model).

Defender Vs Range Rover

Key Highlights	Defender	Range Rover
On Road Price	Rs.1,84,97,597^*	Rs.4,53,69,197^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2997	2996
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Defender
3.0 l Diesel 130 X
1.56 Cr^*
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3.0 l Diesel LWB SV
3.83 Cr^*
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3.0 l Diesel 130 X
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Basic Information
Variant	3.0 l Diesel 130 X	3.0 l Diesel LWB SV
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,84,97,597^*	Rs.4,53,69,197^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.3,68,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.8,63,551/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.6,30,796	Rs.15,06,317
User Rating	4.5 Based on 350 Reviews	4.5 Based on 182 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

3.0 l Diesel 130 X

3.0 l Diesel LWB SV

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,84,97,597^*

Rs.4,53,69,197^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.3,68,777/month

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Rs.8,63,551/month

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Insurance

Rs.6,30,796

Rs.15,06,317

User Rating

4.5

Based on 350 Reviews

4.5

Based on 182 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	3.0 Litre D300 Diesel	3.0 L 6-cylinder
Displacement (cc)	2997	2996
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	88 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296.3bhp@3750rpm	394bhp@4000-4400rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	650Nm@1500-2500rpm	700Nm@1500-3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDI
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	8-Speed
Hybrid Type	-	Mild Hybrid
Drive Type	AWD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

3.0 Litre D300 Diesel

3.0 L 6-cylinder

Displacement (cc)

2997

2996

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

88 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

296.3bhp@3750rpm

394bhp@4000-4400rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

650Nm@1500-2500rpm

700Nm@1500-3000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDI

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed

Hybrid Type

Mild Hybrid

Drive Type

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	11.4	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	90
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	191	225
0-100kmph (Seconds)	6.8 s	5.8 s
Tyre Size	-	285/45 R22
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5099	5252
Width (mm)	2008	2209
Height (mm)	1970	1870
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	219
Wheel Base (mm)	3022	3197
Grossweight (kg)	3380	3390
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	499	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	-	541

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	4 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	No	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Massage Seats	-	Front
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	Front Only	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Steering Wheel
Front Seats (Passenger View)
DashBoard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	64	-

Interior

Exterior
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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	Velocity Blue Gloss Finish DTEthereal Frost Silver Gloss Finish DTVaresine Blue DTBelgravia Green DTSunset Gold Gloss Finish DTFlux Silver Satin Finish DTConstellation Blue Gloss FinishCarpathian GreySunset Gold Gloss FinishTourmaline Brown Satin Finish DT+55 MoreRange Rover 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	-
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Powered	Hands-Free
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	-	285/45 R22
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	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	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	Without Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-

Safety

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

ADAS

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

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	13.1	13.1
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	14	34
Additional Features	Meridian Surround Sound System more	Meridian Signature Sound System more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer	1	2
Rear Touchscreen	-	Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size	-	11.4 inch
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
- Clean, classy and tasteful design
- Large dimensions guarantee serious road presence
- Rich interior quality and great attention-to-detail
- Spacious cabin and practical boot make it a great option for the chauffeur-driven or for family travels
- Features - Panoramic sunroof, fully-reclinable rear seat with a footrest, heated/cooled/massaged seats, optional front and rear refrigerators, boot seating area and much more!
- A true-luxury car but with extensive off-road capabilities too

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
- Expensive, even before customization begins
- Some motorised components (rear armrest adjustment, cupholders), though appreciated, complicate/slow-down straightforward tasks

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