Land Rover Defender vs Volvo XC90 [2015-2021]

CarWale brings you comparison of Land Rover Defender and Volvo XC90 [2015-2021]. The Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.30 Crore and Volvo XC90 [2015-2021] price is Rs. 80.91 Lakh. The Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Volvo XC90 [2015-2021] is available in 1969 cc engine with 3 fuel type options: Diesel, Petrol and Hybrid (Electric + Petrol).

Defender vs XC90 [2015-2021] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Defender	XC90 [2015-2021]
Price	Rs. 1.30 Crore	Rs. 80.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	1969 cc
Power	296 bhp	235 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.30 Crore

On-Road Price, Mallapuram

Volvo XC90 [2015-2021]

Momentum Luxury [2015-2020]

Rs. 80.91 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Volvo XC90 [2015-2021]

Momentum Luxury [2015-2020]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

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	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	235 bhp @ 4250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	480 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs,Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.
Rear Suspension	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.42	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver
Front Tyres	255 / 60 R20	275 / 45 R20
Rear Tyres	255 / 60 R20	275 / 45 R20

Features

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)	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, 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

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone		Vents on Pillars, Fan Speed Controls
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	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Mobile App Features

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	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Ebony
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
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	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Manual

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	TFT Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.4
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Pangea Green Metallic	Onyx Black
	Santorini Black Metallic	Luminous Sand Metallic
	Tasman Blue Metallic	Crystal White
	Gondwana Stone Metallic
	Eiger Grey Metallic
	Fuji White

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Defender vs XC90 [2015-2021] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Land Rover Defender and Volvo XC90 [2015-2021]?

Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.30 Crore and Volvo XC90 [2015-2021] price is Rs. 80.91 Lakh. Hence Volvo XC90 [2015-2021] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Defender compared to XC90 [2015-2021]?

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 Momentum Luxury [2015-2020] variant, 1969 cc Diesel engine of XC90 [2015-2021] produces 235 bhp @ 4250 rpm of power and 480 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Land Rover Defender vs Volvo XC90 [2015-2021]

Length (mm)	5018	4950
Width (mm)	2105	2008
Height (mm)	1967	1776
Wheelbase (mm)	3022	2984
Ground Clearance (mm)	218	238
Kerb Weight (kg)	2186	2910

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3
Bootspace (litres)		530
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	71

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
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 & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips		Chrome Inserts

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited