Volvo XC90 vs Land Rover Defender [2012-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo XC90 and Land Rover Defender [2012-2016]. The Volvo XC90 price is Rs. 1.01 Crore and Land Rover Defender [2012-2016] price is Rs. 81.50 Lakh. The Volvo XC90 is available in 1969 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. XC90 provides the mileage of 11.04 kmpl.

XC90 vs Defender [2012-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XC90	Defender [2012-2016]
Price	Rs. 1.01 Crore	Rs. 81.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1969 cc	-
Power	300 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	-

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Volvo XC90

B6 Ultimate

Rs. 1.01 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Land Rover Defender [2012-2016]

2.4 L

Rs. 81.50 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volvo XC90

B6 Ultimate

Land Rover Defender [2012-2016]

2.4 L

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	180
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.7
Engine	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Drive-E Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	300 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	420 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	11.04View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	809
Drivetrain	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs,Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.
Rear Suspension	Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.
Front Brake Type	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R20
Rear Tyres	275 / 45 R20

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	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
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Lighting

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

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear
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	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	TFT Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	19
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	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, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	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, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Nappa Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Amber / Charcoal, Maroon Brown / Charcoal
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Onyx Black
	Platinum Grey
	Denim Blue
	Bright Dusk
	Crystal White

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XC90 vs Defender [2012-2016] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volvo XC90 and Land Rover Defender [2012-2016]?

Volvo XC90 price is Rs. 1.01 Crore and Land Rover Defender [2012-2016] price is Rs. 81.50 Lakh. Hence Land Rover Defender [2012-2016] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Volvo XC90 vs Land Rover Defender [2012-2016]

Length (mm)	4953
Width (mm)	1931
Height (mm)	1771
Wheelbase (mm)	2984

Doors (Doors)	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3
Bootspace (litres)	709
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	71

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

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

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

Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Third Row Cup Holders

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