Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Defender Comparison

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

Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Defender Comparison Overview

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

Land Rover Discovery

₹ 1.25 Cr

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Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.52 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.25 Cr

1.52 Cr

EMI

₹2,31,279

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,80,481

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.3

4.7

NCAP Rating

Colors

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Frunk Storage

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Bootspace

258 litres

290 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

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89 litres

Seating Capacity

7 Person

8 Person

Doors

5 Doors

No of Rows

3 Rows

Tank Capacity

—

Luggage Capacity - Roof

—

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

Battery Charging

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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City Mileage

—

Alternate Fuel

Electric Motor Assist

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

345 Bhp @ 4000 Rpm

345 Bhp

Electric Motor

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Range

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Drivetrain

AWD

AC Fast Charging

—

Driving Range

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1015 km

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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6.8 seconds

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Twin Turbo

Max Motor Performance

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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7.5 seconds

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Transmission

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

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

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Highway Mileage

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Engine Type

3.0 Litre Turbocharged

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

700 Nm @ 1500 Rpm

1500 Rpm

Engine

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

Top Speed

210 kmph

191 kmph

Others

Idle Start/Stop

DC Fast Charging

—

Mileage (ARAI)

11.9 kmpl

11.4 kmpl

Battery

—

ClutchType

—

Fuel Change Over Switch

—

Acceleration

—

Max Power & Torque

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Idle Start/Stop

—

Mileage - Owner Reported

—

Width

2073 mm

2008 mm

Ground Clearance

207 mm

219 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

207 mm

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Height

1888 mm

1970 mm

Wheelbase

2923 mm

3022 mm

Length

4956 mm

5099 mm

Kerb Weight

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2550 kg

Kerb Weight Range

—

Headroom

—

Legroom

—

Length*Width*Height

—

Gross Weight

—

Max Incline Restart Angle

—

Shoulder Room

—

Knee Room

—

Front Suspension

Fully Independent, Double Wishbones With Coil Springs

Double Wishbone With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Rear Suspension

Fully Independent, Multi-link With Coil Springs

Multi-link With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Minimum Turning Radius

6.2 metres

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Spare Wheel

Alloy

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Four Wheel Steering

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Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Front Tyres

255 / 55 R20

255 / 60 R20

Rear Tyres

255 / 55 R20

255 / 60 R20

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Front Brake Size

—

Additional Steering Features

—

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

—

Wheels & Tyres

—

Rear Brake Size

—

Tyres

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Tyre Construction

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Radial - Tubeless

Steering

—

Chassis Type

—

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Roof Rails

Optional

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Rub-strips

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Split Third Row Seat

50:50

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Driver Seat Adjustment

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)

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)

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Headrests

Front & Rear

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Front And Middle Row

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Adjustment

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

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Dual Tone

Single Tone

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Type

—

Interior Colours

Ebony, Acorn / Ebony

Ebony

Massage Seats

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Lane Departure Warning

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Puncture Repair Kit

Airbags

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

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

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Middle Head Rest

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Optional

Blind Spot Detection

Dashcam

—

Lane Departure Prevention

High-beam Assist

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

Bootlid Opener

Internal With Remote

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

One Touch Down

All

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Rear Windshield Blind

—

One Touch Up

All

Rear Defogger

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Side Window Blinds

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

—

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Illuminated

Rear Wiper

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Exterior Door Handles Finish

—

Body Coloured

Soft-close Door

—

Steering-mounted controls

Speakers

Voice Command

Gesture Control

iPod Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

11.4 inch

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

GPS Navigation System

DVD Playback

Head Unit Size

Smart Connectivity

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

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

AM/FM Radio

Internal Hard Drive

Infotainment Screen Size

11.4 inch

AUX Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Clock

Digital

Average Speed

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Analogue

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Door Ajar Warning

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

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Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Driver Armrest Storage

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

12V Power Outlets

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Rear AC

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

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Air Purifier

Optional

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Three Zone)

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Third Row AC Zone

—

Cruise Control

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

Yes(Front Only)

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Steering Adjustment

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Automatic Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Active

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

Fog Lights

LED,Halogen

LED,LED

Ambient Interior Lighting

Footwell Lamps

Glovebox Lamp

Taillights

LED

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Puddle Lamps

Ambient Interior Count

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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Differential Lock

Electronic

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Ride Height Adjustment

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Full-time

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Discovery Comparison with similar cars

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1.25 Cr

V/S

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Defender Comparison with similar cars

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Land Rover Discovery

✓Premium cabin with ample space and luxurious interior
✓Best at Off-the-road driving
✓Excellent suspension and drivetrain
✓Heavy load towing capacity

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