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Land Rover Defender vs KIA Carens

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Land Rover Defender or KIA Carens? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Defender and Carens. Land Rover Defender Price starts at Rs.1.04 Cr (ex-showroom) for 2.0L Petrol PHEV 110 X-Dynamic HSE and KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.11.41 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT. Land Rover Defender is 4 cylinder, 4997 cc Engine can generate 296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm power whereas KIA Carens is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Defender provides a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model), and Carens has a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model).

Defender vs Carens

Key HighlightsLand Rover DefenderKIA Carens
PriceRs.1.04 CrRs.11.41 Lakh
Engine Capacity4997 cc1497 cc
Power296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range14 kmpl17.9 kmpl
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Land Rover Defender 2.0L Petrol PHEV 110 X-Dynamic HSE car
2.0L Petrol PHEV 110 X-Dynamic HSE
Rs. 1.04 Cr
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KIA Carens Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT car
Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Rs. 11.41 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.23 Cr
Price Breakup
13.22 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
397 Litres
216 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Engine Displacement
4997 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Colors
Images
Defender Images
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Carens Images
Carens Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
Panoramic
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Sunroof
check
Power Windows
check
check
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
Rear Wiper
check
Rear Defogger
check
Bootlid Opener
check
check
Rain Sensing Wipers
check
Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight
check
Projector headlight
-
Automatic Headlamps
check
check
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Double Wishbones Coil Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Alloy
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Alloy
Steel
Front Tyre Size
255/60 R20
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
255/60 R20
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
5.65 meters
10.2 meters
Tyre Size Spare
255/65 R19
195/65 R15
Wheels Size
R20
R15

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
-
check
Shift Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
-
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
check
Android Auto
check
check
Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Touchscreen Size
11.4 inches
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Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Gesture Control
Integrated Music System
check
check
Speakers
6+
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AM/FM Radio
check
check
USB Compatibility
check
check
Wireless Charger
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/100000 Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
10 Years/100000 kms
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
4997 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
Smartstream G 1.5
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gears
8
6
Power
296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
400 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
14 kmpl
17.9 kmpl
Top Speed
191 kmph
174 kmph
Emission Norm
BS VI
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
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Ventilated Seats Type
Heated and cooled
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AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
check
Automatic climate control
check
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
check
Cruise Control
check
Start / Stop Button
check
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
check
Leather streering wheels
check
Keyless Entry
check
Electronic Parking Brake
check

Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
check
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
5018 mm
4540 mm
Width
2105 mm
1800 mm
Height
1967 mm
1708 mm
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2780 mm
Ground Clearance
218 mm
195 mm
No. of Seats
6
7
No. of Doors
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
89 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
7 Litres
4.2 Litres
Boot Space
397 Litres
216 Litres
Kerb Weight
2158 kg
1630 kg
Body Type
SUV
MUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Comes with a Powerful Engine
  • Rugged Nature
  • Well-sorted Ride and Handling Dynamics
  • It offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
  • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
  • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
  • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
  • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
  • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
  • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
  • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
  • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
Cons
  • Expensive to Buy
  • Not A True Blue Off Roader Anymore
  • Quirky Looks are not to everyone's tastes
  • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
  • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
  • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
  • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
  • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
  • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit
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Detailed Comparison of Land Rover Defender and KIA Carens

Safety

Defender comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, ADAS. Carens has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Defender has doors and seats. It is an with 397 Litres boot space, 89 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 218 mm. It is 2105 mm wide, 1967 mm high and 5018 mm long. It has 2158 kg kerb weight and 3022 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Carens is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 216 Litres boot space, 195 mm ground clearance.It has 1708 mm height, 4540 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1630 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Land Rover Defender comes with AWD and 8 Automatic transmission. And Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Land Rover Defender and KIA Carens Owner Reviews

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      S pranith
      23 Aug 2025
      5.0
      For my family, comfort, and social status, I prefer to buy a Land Rover Defender. I would like to know the price and other details, so please provide them.
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      Garry
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      I used to own this car. It was incredibly comfortable with a generous amount of rear space, making it ideal for long journeys. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would certainly recommend it
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      N vasudevareddy
      2 Year ago
      4.4
      It is equipped with advanced safety features such as automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and a robust body structure designed to provide protection in the event of a collision. Additionally, it offers excellent off-road capabilities, contributing to overall safety in various driving conditions.
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      Ashik
      2 Year ago
      4.4
      It is considered to offer good value for money due to its rugged build, off-road capabilities, and versatile design. It provides a blend of luxury and functionality, making it a worthwhile investment for those seeking a capable and reliable vehicle.
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      Anonymous
      2 Year ago
      5.0
      Very good experience to defender car amazing features
      Likes (1)
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