Volvo XC90 vs Land Rover Defender

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo XC90 and Land Rover Defender. The Volvo XC90 price is Rs. 1.01 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh. The Volvo XC90 is available in 1969 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). XC90 provides the mileage of 11.04 kmpl and Defender provides the mileage of 9.2 kmpl.

XC90 vs Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XC90	Defender
Price	Rs. 1.01 Crore	Rs. 97.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1969 cc	1997 cc
Power	300 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Volvo XC90

B6 Ultimate

Rs. 1.01 Crore

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Land Rover Defender

110 SE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 97.00 Lakh

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Volvo XC90

B6 Ultimate

Land Rover Defender

110 SE 2.0 Petrol

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	180	191
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.7	7.4
Engine	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Drive-E Turbocharged	2.0L Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	300 bhp	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	420 Nm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	11.04View Mileage Details	9.2View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	809	828
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs,Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	6.42
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R20	255 / 60 R20
Rear Tyres	275 / 45 R20	255 / 60 R20

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
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	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)	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

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier		Optional
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
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 - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Telematics

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)	14 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)
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)	14 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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Nappa Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All	Optional
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Amber / Charcoal, Maroon Brown / Charcoal	Ebony
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
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	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	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
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 on front	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
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	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Electronic 2 Trips
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
Heads Up Display (HUD)		Optional
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	TFT Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	19	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger		Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Onyx Black	Pangea Green Metallic
	Platinum Grey	Santorini Black Metallic
	Denim Blue	Tasman Blue Metallic
	Bright Dusk	Gondwana Stone Metallic
	Crystal White	Eiger Grey Metallic
	Crystal White	Fuji White

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XC90 vs Defender Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volvo XC90 and Land Rover Defender?

Volvo XC90 price is Rs. 1.01 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between XC90 and Defender is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the B6 Ultimate variant, mileage of XC90 is 11.04kmpl and for the 110 SE 2.0 Petrol variant, mileage of Defender is 9.2kmpl. Thus making XC90 the most fuel efficient as compared to Defender

Q: How is the performance of XC90 compared to Defender?

For the B6 Ultimate variant, 1969 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of XC90 produces 300 bhp of power and 420 Nm of torque. For the 110 SE 2.0 Petrol variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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Volvo XC90 vs Land Rover Defender

Length (mm)	4953	5018
Width (mm)	1931	2105
Height (mm)	1771	1967
Wheelbase (mm)	2984	3022
Ground Clearance (mm)	238	218
Kerb Weight (kg)		2186

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	709	857
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	71	90

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

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

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Optional
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	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000