Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] vs Lexus ES

CarWale brings you comparison of Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] and Lexus ES. The Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh and Lexus ES price is Rs. 67.62 Lakh. The Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Lexus ES is available in 2487 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). Defender [2020-2021] provides the mileage of 8.93 kmpl and ES provides the mileage of 22.5 kmpl.

Defender [2020-2021] vs ES Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Defender [2020-2021]	ES
Price	Rs. 73.91 Lakh	Rs. 67.62 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	2487 cc
Power	296 bhp	176 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (e-CVT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]

Rs. 73.91 Lakh

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Lexus ES

300h Exquisite

Rs. 67.62 Lakh

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Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]

Lexus ES

300h Exquisite

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Ingenium Turbocharged I4	2.5L A25A-FXS I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	176 bhp @ 5700-5200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	221 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm
Electric Motor Assist		215 bhp
Max Motor Performance		118 bhp @ 88 rpm, 202 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	8.93View Mileage Details	22.5View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	790.3	1129
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (e-CVT) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Battery		1.6 kWh, Nickel Metal Hydride, 244.8 Volt, 46.5 kg Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
Electric Motor		1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent multi-link with double wishbone	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Integral link	Double-wishbone
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.65	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 70 R18	235 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 70 R18	235 / 45 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating		5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC		Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Fog Lights	Halogen	LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	10
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest	Optional
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		All
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Ebony	Topas Brown / Dark Brown, Rich Cream / Dark Brown
Rear Armrest	Optional	With Audio controls & Cup holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Pangea Green Metallic	Graphite Black Glass Flake
	Santorini Black Metallic	Deep Blue Mica
	Tasman Blue Metallic	Sonic Chrome
	Gondwana Stone Metallic	Sonic Titanium
	Eiger Grey Metallic	Sonic Iridium
	Indus Silver Metallic	Sonic Quartz
	Fuji White	Sonic Quartz

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Defender [2020-2021] vs ES Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] and Lexus ES?

Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh and Lexus ES price is Rs. 67.62 Lakh. Hence Lexus ES is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Defender [2020-2021] and ES is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 90 variant, mileage of Defender [2020-2021] is 8.93kmpl and for the 300h Exquisite variant, mileage of ES is 22.5kmpl. Thus making ES the most fuel efficient as compared to Defender [2020-2021]

Q: How is the performance of Defender [2020-2021] compared to ES?

For the 90 variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender [2020-2021] produces 296 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the 300h Exquisite variant, 2487 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of ES produces 176 bhp @ 5700-5200 rpm of power and 221 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm of torque.

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Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] vs Lexus ES

Length (mm)	4583	4975
Width (mm)	2008	1865
Height (mm)	1974	1445
Wheelbase (mm)	2587	2870
Ground Clearance (mm)	225	150
Kerb Weight (kg)	2140	1680

Doors (Doors)	3	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	297	454
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	88.5	50

Sunroof / Moonroof		Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Years)		8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	100000