Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Discovery Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Defender and Land Rover Discovery comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel is priced at ₹1.52 Cr, Land Rover Discovery S 3.0 Diesel is priced at ₹1.25 Cr.
Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel comes with 2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Land Rover Discovery S 3.0 Diesel comes with 2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Discovery Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Land Rover Defender	Land Rover Discovery
Engine Capacity	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	345 bhp	345 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)	Diesel

Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.52 Cr

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Land Rover Discovery

₹ 1.25 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.52 Cr

1.25 Cr

EMI

₹2,80,481

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,31,279

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.7

4.3

NCAP Rating

Colors

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Frunk Storage

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Tank Capacity

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Luggage Capacity - Roof

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No of Rows

3 Rows

Seating Capacity

8 Person

7 Person

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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Bootspace

290 litres

258 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

89 litres

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Doors

5 Doors

ClutchType

—

Alternate Fuel

Top Speed

191 kmph

210 kmph

Fuel Change Over Switch

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Acceleration

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AC Fast Charging

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Range

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DC Fast Charging

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Max Motor Performance

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Driving Range

1015 km

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Max Power & Torque

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Regenerative Braking

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Others

Idle Start/Stop

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.8 seconds

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

345 Bhp

345 Bhp @ 4000 Rpm

Idle Start/Stop

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Engine

2997 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Twin Turbo

Turbocharged

Mileage - Owner Reported

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Battery Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Engine Type

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

3.0 Litre Turbocharged

Drivetrain

AWD

Battery

—

Electric Motor

—

Mileage (ARAI)

11.4 kmpl

11.9 kmpl

Fuel Type

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Diesel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

1500 Rpm

700 Nm @ 1500 Rpm

Highway Mileage

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City Mileage

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

7.5 seconds

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AC Regular Charging

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

Wheelbase

3022 mm

2923 mm

Width

2008 mm

2073 mm

Kerb Weight Range

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Headroom

—

Legroom

—

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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207 mm

Length*Width*Height

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Kerb Weight

2550 kg

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Gross Weight

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Max Incline Restart Angle

—

Ground Clearance

219 mm

207 mm

Shoulder Room

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Length

5099 mm

4956 mm

Height

1970 mm

1888 mm

Knee Room

—

Front Brake Size

—

Additional Steering Features

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Spare Wheel & Tyre

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Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

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Four Wheel Steering

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Wheels & Tyres

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Rear Brake Size

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Tyres

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Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

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Steering

—

Chassis Type

—

Spare Wheel

Alloy

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Fully Independent, Double Wishbones With Coil Springs

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Multi-link With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Fully Independent, Multi-link With Coil Springs

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Minimum Turning Radius

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6.2 metres

Front Tyres

255 / 60 R20

255 / 55 R20

Rear Tyres

255 / 60 R20

255 / 55 R20

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Body-coloured Bumpers

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Rub-strips

Roof Rails

Optional

Roof-mounted Antenna

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Central Locking

Keyless

Child Safety Lock

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Third Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

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, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down, Headrest Forward / Back)

16 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, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back, Shoulder Support Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Split Third Row Seat

50:50

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Driver Seat Adjustment

Interior Colours

Ebony

Ebony, Acorn / Ebony

Front Seatback Pockets

Ventilated Seats

Front And Middle Row

Front Only

Driver Armrest

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Headrests

Front & Rear

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone

Third Row Seat Type

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Lane Departure Prevention

Blind Spot Detection

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Seat Belt Warning

Child Seat Anchor Points

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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Lane Departure Warning

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

Rear Middle Head Rest

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Optional

Puncture Repair Kit

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

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Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Dashcam

—

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

One Touch Up

All

Side Window Blinds

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Internal With Remote

One Touch Down

All

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Rear Wiper

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

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ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Soft-close Door

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Scuff Plates

Illuminated

Metallic

Rain-sensing Wipers

Rear Windshield Blind

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Both Sides

Internal Hard Drive

GPS Navigation System

Android Auto

Wireless

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Display

Touch-screen Display

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

DVD Playback

Infotainment Screen Size

11.4 inch

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)

Gesture Control

Touchscreen Size

11.4 inch

Speakers

USB Compatibility

Head Unit Size

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Wireless Charger

iPod Compatibility

Voice Command

AUX Compatibility

Clock

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Door Ajar Warning

Average Speed

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Tachometer

Analogue

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Distance to Empty

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

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100000

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Third Row Cup Holders

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Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Air Purifier

Optional

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Cruise Control

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Separate Zone, Vents On Roof And Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Cabin Boot Access

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Yes (Automatic Three Zone)

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Heater

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

Yes(Front Only)

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Headlight Height Adjuster

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Fog Lights

LED,LED

LED,Halogen

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Ambient Interior Lighting

Footwell Lamps

Ambient Interior Count

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Cornering Headlights

Active

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Differential Lock

Electronic

Four-Wheel-Drive

Full-time

Brake Assist (BA)

Ride Height Adjustment

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Land Rover Defender

✓Strong off-road capability
✓Wide range of personalisation choices across trims and accessories
✓Packed with modern safety tech and advanced off-road assist systemsDelivers a surprisingly comfortable ride for a hardcore SUV