Volvo XC90 vs Defender

Should you buy Volvo XC90 or Defender? 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. Volvo XC90 price starts at Rs 97.80 Lakh ex-showroom for B5 AWD (Petrol) and Defender price starts Rs 1.07 Cr ex-showroom for 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE (Petrol). XC90 has 1969 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Defender has 5000 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the XC90 has a mileage of 12.35 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Defender has a mileage of 11.5 kmpl (Petrol top model).

XC90 Vs Defender

Key Highlights	Volvo XC90	Defender
On Road Price	Rs.1,12,62,163^*	Rs.3,01,10,072^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1969	4395
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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B5 AWD
97.80 Lakh^*
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4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
2.62 Cr^*
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Basic Information
Variant	B5 AWD	4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,12,62,163^*	Rs.3,01,10,072^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,14,367/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.5,91,554/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.4,06,363	Rs.10,39,172
User Rating	4.8 Based on 11 Reviews	4.5 Based on 349 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

B5 AWD

4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,12,62,163^*

Rs.3,01,10,072^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,14,367/month

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Rs.5,91,554/month

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Insurance

Rs.4,06,363

Rs.10,39,172

User Rating

4.8

Based on 11 Reviews

4.5

Based on 349 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Petrol Mild Hybrid	Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8
Displacement (cc)	1969	4395
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	88 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	247bhp	626bhp@5855-7000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	360Nm	750Nm@1800-5855rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	8-Speed
Hybrid Type	Mild Hybrid	-
Drive Type	AWD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Petrol Mild Hybrid

Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8

Displacement (cc)

1969

4395

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

88 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

247bhp

626bhp@5855-7000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

360Nm

750Nm@1800-5855rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed

Hybrid Type

Mild Hybrid

Drive Type

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	12.35	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	180	210

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	12	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	180	210
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.7 s	4 s
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1874	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4953	4813
Width (mm)	2140	2105
Height (mm)	1773	1995
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	238	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2984	3023
Front Tread (mm)	1665	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1667	-
Grossweight (kg)	-	3230
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	680	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	3 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
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Additional Features	12V outlet in luggage area, Power Operated Tailgate, Backrest massage, front seats, Power cushion extension driver and passenger side, 4 way power adjustable lumbar support , Power adjustable side support, Power adjustable drivers and passenger seat with memory, engine Stop/Start, 267(Ground clearance () with air suspension) , 4-zone Electronic Climate Control, Climate unit, third seat row, Alarmrear side door windows, CLIMATE Air Purifier system with PM 2.5 sensor,Drive mode settings in CSD, Graphical Head-Up Display, Whiplash protection, front seats more	- more
Massage Seats	Front	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	All
Autonomous Parking	Semi	-
Drive Modes	1	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front Only
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front & Rear	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
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Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
Front Seats (Passenger View)
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Additional Features	Soft load net stored in bag, Grocery bag holder, Sillmoulding 'Volvo' metal illuminated, Crystal Gear lever knob , Artificial Leather Steering wheel, 3 spoke, with uni deco inlays. Leather covered dashboard, Illuminated vanity mirrors in sunvisor LH / RH side, Armrest with cupholder and storage LH/RH side in third row, Sun blind, Ventilated Nappa leather upholstery, Pilot Assist,Collision Mitigation Support, front more	- more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	-	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Mulberry RedOnyx BlackCrystal WhiteVapour GreyDenim BlueBright Dusk+1 MoreXC90 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
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Prep for Illuminated Running Boards, LED headlights with automatic bending, Foglights in front spoiler, Colour coordinated rear view mirror, Colour coordinated door handles, Bright decor side windows, Bright integrated roof rails, Cargo opening scuff plate - metal, Automatically died inner and exterior mirrors, Panoramic sunroof with power operation, Laminated side windows, High positioned rear brake lights more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Powered
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless

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	7	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	No	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	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
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Oncoming Lane Mitigation	Yes	-
Speed Assist System	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	Yes
Road Departure Mitigation System	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	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
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	11.2	13.1
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	19	14
Additional Features	- more	Meridian Surround Sound System more
Usb Ports	: 1	Yes
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Volvo XC90
- Elegant and timeless design: The XC90’s clean Scandinavian styling still gives it a strong road presence without relying on flashy or aggressive design elements.
- Exceptionally comfortable seats: The front seats are among the best in the segment, offering superb long-distance comfort with excellent ergonomics and support.
- Relaxing luxury experience: Quiet cabin insulation, smooth highway manners and an airy interior make the XC90 feel calming and effortless to live with.
- Genuinely practical 7-seater: Unlike many luxury SUVs, the XC90 offers a genuinely usable third row along with strong luggage-carrying ability.
- Outstanding sound system: The 19-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system delivers one of the best in-cabin audio experiences available in any luxury car today.
- Excellent safety package: Strong structural safety, Level 2 ADAS and Volvo’s long-standing safety reputation make it especially reassuring for family buyers.
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

Volvo XC90
- Feels dated inside and underneath: Despite the facelift, the XC90 still feels like an older-generation luxury SUV compared to newer rivals.
- Engine lacks effortlessness: The 2-litre four-cylinder petrol feels strained under hard acceleration and lacks the smooth reserve power of rival six-cylinder engines. No hybrid or diesel options either.
- Feature list no longer class-leading: While well-equipped, the XC90 no longer offers the kind of cutting-edge technology or wow-factor features expected at this price.
- Heavy reliance on touchscreen controls: Basic functions being integrated into the touchscreen can feel distracting and less intuitive while driving.
- Ride quality isn’t as plush as expected: The air suspension handles highways well, but low-speed ride comfort over sharp bumps feels firmer than some rivals.
- Wired Apple CarPlay feels outdated: The lack of wireless smartphone connectivity feels unnecessary in a luxury SUV costing over Rs 1 crore.
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

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