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Land Rover Defender Price
Ex-Showroom Price
New Delhi
₹ 1 Crore
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Land Rover Defender Vs Volvo XC90 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Defender Vs XC90 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 XC90 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Land Rover Defender in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1 Crore and goes up to ₹ 2.6 Crore for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Land Rover Defender costs ₹ 1.19 Crore, whereas the Land Rover Defender Diesel top-end costs ₹ 1.5 Crore. On the other hand, Volvo XC90 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.13 Crore.

SummaryLand Rover DefenderVolvo XC90
Price₹ 1 Crore₹ 1.13 Crore
ManufacturerLand RoverVolvo
Body TypeSUVSUV
Mileage14.00 KM/L11.04 KM/L
Power296 bhp @ 5500rpm bhp250 bhp
Engine1997 CC1969 CC
Fuel TypePetrolHybrid

Defender Vs XC90 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Land Rover Defender base Petrol engine returns 14 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 9 KM/L. The Volvo XC90 base Hybrid returns 11 KM/L.

Defender Vs XC90 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Land Rover Defender gets 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, whereas the Volvo XC90 comes in 250 bhp Hybrid engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type 2.0-litre Petrol P300Petrol Mild Hybrid
Displacement (CC) 1997 CC1969 CC
No. of Cylinders 44
Power 296 bhp @ 5500rpm250 bhp
Torque 625 Nm @ 2,500 rpm420 Nm
Top Speed 240180
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph 8.17.7
No. of gears 88
Drive Train AWDAWD
Turbocharger
Emissions Standard BS6BS6

Dimensions & Weight

Length 5018 mm4953 mm
Width 2105 mm2140 mm
Height 1967 mm1773 mm
Wheelbase 3022 mm2984 mm
Ground Clearance 218 mm238 mm
Kerb Weight 2261 KG2154 KG

Capacity

Boot Space 231 L709 L
No. of Doors 55
No. of Rows 23
Seating Capacity 57
Fuel tank Capacity 90.071.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI 14.00 KM/L11.04 KM/L
Mileage - City 8.00 KM/L10.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway 12.00 KM/L12.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension Independent Multi-Link With Double WishboneAir Suspension
Rear Suspension Integral Link With Air SuspensionAir Suspension
Front Brake Type Twin Piston Sliding Fist CaliperVentilated Disc
Rear Brake Type Single Piston Sliding FistDisc
Steering Type Power AssistedElectric Power Steering
Steering Adjustability Tilt & TelescopicTilt & Telescopic

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type 50.80 Cm (20) Style 5095, 5 Split-spoke, Gloss Dark GreyAlloy Wheels
Tyre Type Off-Road TyresTubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size 255/70 R18 275 / 45 R20
Rear Tyre Size 255/70 R18 275 / 45 R20
Spare Wheel Type AlloySteel
Spare Wheel Size 255/65 R18 275 / 45 R20

Comfort & Convenience

Air ConditionerAutomatic - Dual Zone4-Zone Electronic Climate Control
Front ACAutomaticDual Zone, Independent Fan Speed Control
Rear ACYesYes
Third Row AC ZoneNoYes
HeaterYesYes
Climate ControlDual-Zone4-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Paddle ShiftYesYes
Idle Start/Stop ButtonYesYes
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Power WindowsYesYes
Keyless EntryYesYes
Push Start Stop ButtonYesYes
Remote Engine StartYesYes
Hands-Free TailgateYesYes
Steering Mounted AudioYesYes
Cooled GloveboxYesYes
Rain Sensing WipersYesYes
Automatic HeadlampsYesYes
Electric TailgateYesYes
Adjustable ORVMsYesYes
Adjustable Rear Headrests--
Power Outlets 12VYesYes
Wireless Phone ChargerYesYes

Locks & Security

Engine ImmobilizerYesYes
Central LockingRemote-ControlledYes
Speed Sensing Door LockYesYes
Child Safety LockYesYes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat AdjustmentElectrically Adjustable With Memory Function12-Way Electric With Memory
Front Passenger Seat AdjustmentElectrically Adjustable12-Way Electric
Seat UpholsteryPremium LeatherNappa Leather
Rear ArmrestWith Cup HolderYes
Front ArmrestYesYes
Folding Rear SeatYesYes
Split Rear Seat60:40 Split Fold40:20:40
Front Seatback Pockets60:40 SplitYes
HeadrestsFront And RearYes
Ventilated SeatsYesFront Seats
Seat Memory FunctionYesYes
ISOFIX Child Seat MountsYesYes

Safety & Security

No. of Airbagsticktick
Driver AirbagsYesYes
Passenger AirbagsYesYes
Side AirbagsYesYes
Rear Side AirbagNoYes
Curtain AirbagYesYes
Knee AirbagsNoYes
ABSYesYes
Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYesYes
Electronic Stability ProgramYesYes
Day & Night Rear View MirrorYesYes
Hill Hold ControlYesYes
Hill AssistYesYes
Hill Descent ControlYesYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)YesYes
Traction ControlYesYes
Blind Spot MonitoringYesYes
Lane AssistYesYes
Forward Collision WarningYesYes
Auto Emergency BrakingYesYes
Driver Drowsiness DetectionYesYes
Child Seat Anchor PointsYesYes
Parking SensorsFront & RearFront & Rear
Speed Alert SystemYesYes
Parking Assistance360° Camera360° Camera With Auto Park Assist
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockYesYes
DashcamNoNo
Electric ORVM HeatingYesYes

Lights

Automatic HeadlampsYesYes
Light TypeMatrix LEDPixel LED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)LEDLED Thor’s Hammer
Turn Indicators on ORVMYesYes
Fog LampsLEDLED
Ambient LightingYesYes
Automatic High Beam AssistYesYes
Follow-Me-Home HeadlampsYesYes
Cornering LightsYesYes
Cabin LampsLEDLED

Exterior Features

SunroofPanoramicPanoramic Sunroof
Roof RailsYesYes
Shark Fin AntennaYesYes
Body-Coloured ORVMsYesYes
Chrome AccentsYesYes
ORVM AdjustmentsElectrically AdjustableElectric + Auto Folding
Rear SpoilerYesYes
Skid PlatesYesYes
Side StepsNoYes

Instrumentation

Instrument ClusterDigitalFully Digital
Trip MeterDigitalDigital
Average Fuel Efficiency IndicatorYesYes
Average SpeedYesYes
ClockDigitalDigital
Low Fuel WarningYesYes
Door Ajar WarningYesYes
Adjustable Cluster BrightnessYesYes
Gear IndicatorYesYes
Shift IndicatorYesYes
TachometerDigitalDigital
Seat Belt WarningYesYes

Entertainment

Infotainment SystemYesYes
Touchscreen Display Size11.4 Inch11.2-inch
Audio SystemMeridian Sound SystemBowers & Wilkins Premium Audio
Speakers1419
Tweetersticktick
SubwooferYesYes
GPS NavigationYesYes
Voice CommandsYesYes
Smartphone ConnectivityAndroid Auto, Apple CarPlayAndroid Auto & Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth SupportYesYes
USB SupportYesYes
AUX CompatibilityNoNo
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)YesYes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)YesYes
RadioYesYes

Advanced Features

Connected Car TechnologyYesYes
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)YesYes
GeofencingYesYes
Digital KeyNoYes
AI Voice AssistanceYesYes
Auto Park AssistYesYes
Autonomous Driving LevelLevel 2Level 2 (ADAS)
SOS ButtonYesYes

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty3 Years8 Years / 1,60,000 Km (Mild Hybrid Battery)
Type Manufacturer Warranty3 Years / Unlimited KM3 Years / Unlimited Km

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