Land Rover Defender Vs Porsche Macan comparison

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Land Rover Defender Vs Porsche Macan Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Defender Vs Macan 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 Macan – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Porsche Macan in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1 Crore. 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	Porsche Macan
Price	₹ 1 Crore	₹ 1 Crore
Manufacturer	Land Rover	Porsche
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	14.00 KM/L	13.20 KM/L
Power	296 bhp @ 5500rpm bhp	261 bhp
Engine	1997 CC	1984 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Defender Vs Macan – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Porsche Macan base Petrol engine returns 13 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 Macan – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Porsche Macan gets 261 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	2.0L R4 Turbocharged I4
Displacement (CC)	1997 CC	1984 CC
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Power	296 bhp @ 5500rpm	261 bhp@5000 rpm
Torque	625 Nm @ 2,500 rpm	370 Nm@1600 rpm
Top Speed	240	N/A
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	8.1	6.4
No. of gears	8	7
Drive Train	AWD	AWD
Turbocharger		N/A
Emissions Standard	BS6	N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Length	5018 mm	4726 mm
Width	2105 mm	1922 mm
Height	1967 mm	1621 mm
Wheelbase	3022 mm	2807 mm
Ground Clearance	218 mm	198 mm
Kerb Weight	2261 KG	1845 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	231 L	500 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	2	N/A
Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel tank Capacity	90.0	65.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	14.00 KM/L	13.20 KM/L
Mileage - City	8.00 KM/L	7.50 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	12.00 KM/L	10.50 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	Independent Multi-Link With Double Wishbone	Fully Independent Double Wishbone Suspension
Rear Suspension	Integral Link With Air Suspension	Fully Independent Multi-link Suspension
Front Brake Type	Twin Piston Sliding Fist Caliper	Six-piston Aluminium Monobloc Fixed Brake Calipers Discs Internally Vented
Rear Brake Type	Single Piston Sliding Fist	Single-piston Floating Brake Calipers At Rear, Discs Internally Vented
Steering Type	Power Assisted	Electric Power Steering
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, Radial
Front Tyre Size	255/70 R18	235/60 R18
Rear Tyre Size	255/70 R18	255/55 R18
Spare Wheel Type	Alloy	N/A
Spare Wheel Size	255/65 R18	N/A

Comfort & Convenience

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

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Remote-Controlled	-
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	Electrically Adjustable With Memory Function	-
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	Electrically Adjustable	-
Seat Upholstery	Premium Leather	-
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	Yes
Front Armrest	Yes	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	-
Split Rear Seat	60:40 Split Fold	-
Front Seatback Pockets	60:40 Split	-
Headrests	Front And Rear	-
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Seat Memory Function	Yes	-
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-

Safety & Security

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

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Light Type	Matrix LED	Xenon
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	LED	-
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	LED	-
Ambient Lighting	Yes	-
Automatic High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Lights	Yes	Yes
Cabin Lamps	LED	-

Exterior Features

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

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital	-
Trip Meter	Digital	-
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	-
Clock	Digital	-
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Yes	-
Gear Indicator	Yes	-
Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Tachometer	Digital	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

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

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	3 Years	-
Type Manufacturer Warranty	3 Years / Unlimited KM	-

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