Lexus NX vs Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]

CarWale brings you comparison of Lexus NX and Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]. The Lexus NX price is Rs. 68.02 Lakh and Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh. The Lexus NX is available in 2487 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. NX provides the mileage of 17.8 kmpl and Defender [2020-2021] provides the mileage of 8.93 kmpl.

NX vs Defender [2020-2021] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	NX	Defender [2020-2021]
Price	Rs. 68.02 Lakh	Rs. 73.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2487 cc	1997 cc
Power	188 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Lexus NX

350h Exquisite

Rs. 68.02 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]

Rs. 73.91 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Lexus NX

350h Exquisite

Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.7
Engine	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.5L 2AR-FXE I4	2.0L Ingenium Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 6000-4500 rpm	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	239 Nm @ 4300-4500 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Electric Motor Assist	180 bhp 270 Nm
Max Motor Performance	240 bhp
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17.8View Mileage Details	8.93View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	997	790.3
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Battery	1.6 kWh, Lithium Ion, 259 Volt,Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Independent multi-link with double wishbone
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone	Integral link
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.8	5.65
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Steel
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R20	255 / 70 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 50 R20	255 / 70 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	6 Airbags (Driver, 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

Braking & Traction

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

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 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)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest		Optional
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Hazel, Dark Rose, Black, Solis White,	Ebony
Rear Armrest		Optional
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black
Scuff Plates	Metallic
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	Black
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front	Halogen
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

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	Analogue	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)		Optional
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	10	6+
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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black	Pangea Green Metallic
	Graphite Black Glass Flake	Santorini Black Metallic
	Celestial Blue Glass Flake	Tasman Blue Metallic
	Sonic Chrome	Gondwana Stone Metallic
	Sonic Titanium	Eiger Grey Metallic
	Blazing Carnelian Contrast Layering	Indus Silver Metallic
	Sonic Quartz	Fuji White
	Madder Red	Fuji White

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NX vs Defender [2020-2021] Comparison FAQs

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

Lexus NX price is Rs. 68.02 Lakh and Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh. Hence Lexus NX is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the 350h Exquisite variant, mileage of NX is 17.8kmpl and for the 90 variant, mileage of Defender [2020-2021] is 8.93kmpl. Thus making NX the most fuel efficient as compared to Defender [2020-2021]

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

For the 350h Exquisite variant, 2487 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of NX produces 188 bhp @ 6000-4500 rpm of power and 239 Nm @ 4300-4500 rpm of torque. 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.

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Lexus NX vs Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]

Length (mm)	4660	4583
Width (mm)	1865	2008
Height (mm)	1670	1974
Wheelbase (mm)	2690	2587
Ground Clearance (mm)	195	225
Kerb Weight (kg)	1785	2140

Doors (Doors)	5	3
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	520	297
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	55	88.5

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
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

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

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