Land Rover Defender vs Ford Escort

CarWale brings you comparison of Land Rover Defender and Ford Escort. The Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.20 Crore and Ford Escort price is Rs. 7.05 Lakh. The Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Ford Escort is available in 1597 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Escort provides the mileage of 10.2 kmpl.

Defender vs Escort Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Defender	Escort
Price	Rs. 1.20 Crore	Rs. 7.05 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	1597 cc
Power	296 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.20 Crore

On-Road Price, Sonepur

Ford Escort

Alpha 1.6

Rs. 7.05 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Ford Escort

Alpha 1.6

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Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	191
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.4
Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1597 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged I4	1.6L Zetec
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	86@5500
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	134@3000
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		10.2View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Dead axle with twisted beam and trailing arm
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.42	5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 60 R20	175 / 80 R13
Rear Tyres	255 / 60 R20

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front 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 (Manual)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.4
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Mobile App Features
Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Ebony
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Colours

	Pangea Green Metallic
	Santorini Black Metallic
	Tasman Blue Metallic
	Gondwana Stone Metallic
	Eiger Grey Metallic
	Yulong White
	Fuji White

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Defender vs Escort Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Land Rover Defender and Ford Escort?

Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.20 Crore and Ford Escort price is Rs. 7.05 Lakh. Hence Ford Escort is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Defender compared to Escort?

For the 110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the Alpha 1.6 variant, 1597 cc Petrol engine of Escort produces 86@5500 of power and 134@3000 of torque.

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Land Rover Defender vs Ford Escort

Length (mm)	5018	4295
Width (mm)	2105	1700
Height (mm)	1967	1421
Wheelbase (mm)	3022	2523
Ground Clearance (mm)	218
Kerb Weight (kg)	2186

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	55

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic
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	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

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

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

Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000