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Land Rover Defender vs Volvo XC90

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Land Rover Defender or Volvo XC90? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Defender and XC90. Land Rover Defender Price starts at Rs.97.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 110 SE(Petrol) and Volvo XC90 Price starts at Rs.1.01 Cr (ex-showroom) for B6 Mild Hybrid. Land Rover Defender is 4 cylinder, 4997 cc Engine can generate 296.3 bhp @ 5500 rpm power whereas Volvo XC90 is a 4 cylinder, 1969 cc Engine can generate 300 bhp power. In terms of mileage, Defender provides a mileage of 14.01 kmpl (base model), and XC90 has a mileage of 11 kmpl (base model).

Defender vs XC90

Key HighlightsLand Rover DefenderVolvo XC90
PriceRs.97.00 LakhRs.1.01 Cr
Engine Capacity4997 cc1969 cc
Power296.3 bhp @ 5500 rpm300 bhp
Mileage/Range14.01 kmpl11 kmpl
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Land Rover Defender 110 SE(Petrol) car
110 SE(Petrol)
Rs. 97.00 Lakh
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B6 Mild Hybrid
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Specifications Overview

Defender specificationsXC90 specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
1.12 Cr
1.20 Cr
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
231 Litres
709 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Displacement
4997 cc
1969 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
296.3 bhp @ 5500 rpm
300 bhp
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Defender Brakes, Suspension & TyresXC90 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Electronic Air Suspension
Double Wishbone Suspension& Coil Springs&Hydraulic Shock Absorbers & Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring&Hydraulic Shock Absorbers& Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension
Front Brakes
Twin piston sliding fist caliper
ventilated disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
ventilated disc
Front Tyre Size
255/60 R20
275 / 45 R20
Rear Tyre Size
255/60 R20
275/45 R20
Turning Radius
12.84 meters
5.9 meters
Tyre Size Spare
255/65 R19
275 / 45 R20
Wheels Size
R20
R20

Exterior

Defender ExteriorXC90 Exterior
Sunroof
checkYes
checkYes
Power Windows
Front only
checkYes
Rain Sensing Wipers
checkYes
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
checkYes
checkYes

Instrumentation

Defender InstrumentationXC90 Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
checkYes
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue - Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

Defender Infotainment & CommunicationXC90 Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
checkYes
Android Auto
checkYes
checkYes
Voice Command
checkYes
checkYes
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Display
checkYes
checkYes
Basic Warranty
3 Years or 100000 KMS
2 Years or 10000000 KMS
Extended Warranty
10 years or 100,000 miles
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Engine & Transmission

Defender Engine & TransmissionXC90 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
4997 cc
1969 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
2.0 L Drive-E turbocharged
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
SOHC
No
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
8 Speed
8 Speed
Power
296.3 bhp @ 5500 rpm
300 bhp
Torque
400 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
420 Nm
Battery Capacity
0.96 kwh
48 kwh
Battery Type
-
lithium-ion
Fast Charging
No
checkYes
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
AWD
ARAI Certified Economy
14 kmpl
11 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

Defender Comfort & ConvenienceXC90 Comfort & Convenience
Cruise Control
checkYes
checkYes
Start / Stop Button
checkYes
checkYes
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
Drive Modes
6
No information
Keyless Entry
checkYes
checkYes
Electronically Adjustable Seats
checkYes
checkYes
Glove Box Cooling
checkYes
checkYes
12v Power Outlet
checkYes
checkYes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Headrests
checkYes
checkYes
Distance to Empty display
checkYes
checkYes
Navigation System
checkYes
checkYes
Instrument Console
checkYes
checkYes

Safety

Defender SafetyXC90 Safety
Airbags
6
7
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
Hill Assist
checkYes
checkYes
Reverse Camera
checkYes
checkYes
Central Locking
checkYes
checkYes
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
checkYes
checkYes
Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera
checkYes
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

Defender Dimensions & CapacityXC90 Dimensions & Capacity
Length
5018 mm
4953 mm
Width
2105 mm
2008 mm
Height
1967 mm
1773 mm
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2984 mm
Ground Clearance
291 mm
238 mm
No. of Seats
7
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 Litres
71 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
7 Litres
6.1 Litres
Boot Space
231 Litres
709 Litres
Kerb Weight
2313 kg
2962 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Defender Pros & ConsXC90 Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Comes with a Powerful Engine
  • Rugged Nature
  • Well-sorted Ride and Handling Dynamics
  • Plug-in Hybrid model available.
  • Aggressively priced among the competition.
  • The biggest priority is still on safety.
  • Adaptive air suspension provides brilliant ride quality.
Cons
  • Expensive to Buy
  • Not A True Blue Off Roader Anymore
  • Quirky Looks are not to everyone's tastes
  • No rear seat entertainment package
  • Diesel powertrain not available.
  • Rivals are getting stronger in the game.
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Detailed Comparison of Land Rover Defender and Volvo XC90

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, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. XC90 has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Defender has doors and seats. It is an with 231 Litres boot space, 90 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 291 mm. It is 2105 mm wide, 1967 mm high and 5018 mm long. It has 2313 kg kerb weight and 3022 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, XC90 is an with doors and seats ,71 Litres fuel tank capacity, 709 Litres boot space, 238 mm ground clearance.It has 1773 mm height, 4953 mm length, 2008 mm width, and 2962 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Land Rover Defender comes with All Wheel Drive (AWD) and 8 Speed Automatic transmission. And XC90 comes with AWD and 8 Speed Automatic transmission.

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Land Rover Defender and Volvo XC90 Owner Reviews

  • Defender Review
  • XC90 Review
    • Nv
      N vasudevareddy
      5 Month ago
      Review for Land Rover Defender
      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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    • A
      Ashik
      5 Month ago
      Review for Land Rover Defender
      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.
      Likes (1)
    • A
      Anonymous
      7 Month ago
      Review for Land Rover Defender
      5.0
      Very good experience to defender car amazing features
      Likes (1)
    • PP
      Pakizawala PAKIZAWALA
      7 Month ago
      Review for Land Rover Defender
      5.0
      this car is really good off-road road I enjoy. Daily on trips or with family. It’s very comfortable. And luxurious at the same time.
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    • AS
      Abhijeet Srivastava
      8 Month ago
      Review for Land Rover Defender
      3.7
      known for aesthetically good looking and luxurious. SUVs command a road presence and grabs so many attentions. Fancy machines carries the age old boxy design theme bit new generation updates like LED lights, a multi-layered complex grille, bonnet with mesh elements.
      Likes (2)
    • R
      Raj
      1 Year ago
      Review for Volvo XC90
      3.5
      The car is good,silent and smooth ride but second row uncomfortable
      Likes (10)
    • RD
      Rohini Das
      1 Year ago
      Review for Volvo XC90
      4.0
      It is a nice car in safety with excellent mileage.
      Likes (1)
    • R
      Rishab
      2 Year ago
      Review for Volvo XC90
      3.8
      Volvo XC90 is the best car in this price range, Includes all the car's features are outstanding. It is the perfect luxury car brand ever.
      Likes (4)
    • YB
      Yogesh Baret
      2 Year ago
      Review for Volvo XC90
      4.6
      XC90s name signifies that its a plug-in hybrid while Excellence speaks of luxury.
      Likes (8)
    • BS
      Bijender Singh
      2 Year ago
      Review for Volvo XC90
      4.2
      This vehicle boasts excellent features and mileage, as well as a stunning cabin. Also included are a fingerprint lock and automatic charging. A luxurious automobile.
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    Land Rover Defender and Volvo XC90 FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Land Rover Defender?
    The on-road price of Land Rover Defender is Rs. 1.12 Cr in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Volvo XC90?
    The on-road price of Volvo XC90 is Rs. 1.20 Cr in New Delhi.