Land Rover Defender Vs Jeep Grand Cherokee comparison

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₹ 1 Crore

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Land Rover Defender Vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Defender Vs Grand Cherokee on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Defender Vs Grand Cherokee – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Jeep Grand Cherokee in New Delhi starts at ₹ 63 Lakh. On the other hand, Land Rover Defender price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1 Crore and goes up to Rs. ₹ 2.6 Crore for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Land Rover Defender costs ₹ 1.19 Crore, whereas the Diesel top-end of Land Rover Defender comes with a price tag of ₹ 1.5 Crore.

Summary	Land Rover Defender	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Price	₹ 1 Crore	₹ 63 Lakh
Manufacturer	Land Rover	Jeep
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	14.00 KM/L	8.61 KM/L
Power	296 bhp @ 5500rpm bhp	269 bhp
Engine	1997 CC	1998 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Defender Vs Grand Cherokee – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Jeep Grand Cherokee base Petrol engine returns 9 KM/L. The Land Rover Defender base Petrol returns 14 KM/L, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 9 KM/L of fuel efficiency.

Defender Vs Grand Cherokee – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Jeep Grand Cherokee gets 269 bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Land Rover Defender comes in 5 Petrol 296 bhp @ 4000 rpm, 296 bhp @ 5500rpm, 518 bhp @ 6,000 rpm, 626 bhp engines and 3 Diesel 296 bhp @ 4,000 rpm, 296 bhp @ 5500rpm bhp engines.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	2.0-litre Petrol P300	2.0-litre Turbocharged
Displacement (CC)	1997 CC	1998 CC
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Power	296 bhp @ 5500rpm	269 bhp
Torque	625 Nm @ 2,500 rpm	400 Nm
Top Speed	240	N/A
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	8.1	7.5
No. of gears	8	8
Drive Train	AWD	4WD
Turbocharger		N/A
Emissions Standard	BS6	N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Length	5018 mm	4914 mm
Width	2105 mm	1968 mm
Height	1967 mm	1799 mm
Wheelbase	3022 mm	2964 mm
Ground Clearance	218 mm	215 mm
Kerb Weight	2261 KG	2432 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	231 L	1068 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	2	N/A
Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel tank Capacity	90.0	93.5

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	14.00 KM/L	8.61 KM/L
Mileage - City	8.00 KM/L	8.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	12.00 KM/L	12.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	Independent Multi-Link With Double Wishbone	Multi-Link
Rear Suspension	Integral Link With Air Suspension	Multi-Link
Front Brake Type	Twin Piston Sliding Fist Caliper	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Single Piston Sliding Fist	Disc
Steering Type	Power Assisted	Rack & Pinion
Steering Adjustability	Tilt & Telescopic	1

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	50.80 Cm (20) Style 5095, 5 Split-spoke, Gloss Dark Grey	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Off-Road Tyres	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	255/70 R18	266 / 50 R20
Rear Tyre Size	255/70 R18	266 / 50 R20
Spare Wheel Type	Alloy	N/A
Spare Wheel Size	255/65 R18	N/A

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic - Dual Zone	Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control
Front AC	Automatic	No
Rear AC	Yes	No
Third Row AC Zone	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	Dual-Zone	Yes
Paddle Shift	Yes	Yes
Idle Start/Stop Button	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes
Power Windows	Yes	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start	Yes	No
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	No
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	No
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Electric Tailgate	Yes	No
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	No
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	Yes	No

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Remote-Controlled	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	Electrically Adjustable With Memory Function	No
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	Electrically Adjustable	No
Seat Upholstery	Premium Leather	No
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	Yes
Front Armrest	Yes	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	No
Split Rear Seat	60:40 Split Fold	No
Front Seatback Pockets	60:40 Split	No
Headrests	Front And Rear	No
Ventilated Seats	Yes	No
Seat Memory Function	Yes	No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	No

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags		-
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	No	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	No
Knee Airbags	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Hill Hold Control	Yes	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	No
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	No
Lane Assist	Yes	No
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	No
Auto Emergency Braking	Yes	No
Driver Drowsiness Detection	Yes	No
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	No
Speed Alert System	Yes	No
Parking Assistance	360° Camera	No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	No
Dashcam	No	No
Electric ORVM Heating	Yes	No

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Light Type	Matrix LED	Bi-Xenon HID
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	LED	No
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	LED	No
Ambient Lighting	Yes	No
Automatic High Beam Assist	Yes	No
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	Yes	No
Cornering Lights	Yes	Yes
Cabin Lamps	LED	No

Exterior Features

Sunroof	Panoramic	No
Roof Rails	Yes	No
Shark Fin Antenna	Yes	No
Body-Coloured ORVMs	Yes	No
Chrome Accents	Yes	No
ORVM Adjustments	Electrically Adjustable	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Skid Plates	Yes	No
Side Steps	No	No

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital	No
Trip Meter	Digital	No
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	No
Clock	Digital	No
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Yes	No
Gear Indicator	Yes	No
Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Tachometer	Digital	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	Yes	No
Touchscreen Display Size	11.4 Inch	No
Audio System	Meridian Sound System	No
Speakers	14	Yes
Tweeters		-
Subwoofer	Yes	-
GPS Navigation	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	No
Smartphone Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	No
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
USB Support	Yes	Yes
AUX Compatibility	No	No
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	Yes	No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	No
Radio	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	Yes	No
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	Yes	No
Geofencing	Yes	No
Digital Key	No	No
AI Voice Assistance	Yes	No
Auto Park Assist	Yes	No
Autonomous Driving Level	Level 2	No
SOS Button	Yes	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	3 Years	No
Type Manufacturer Warranty	3 Years / Unlimited KM	No

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