Porsche Macan vs Land Rover Defender Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Porsche Macan and Defender comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Porsche Macan Base is priced at ₹89.65 Lakh, Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel is priced at ₹1.56 Cr.
Porsche Macan Base comes with 1984 cc, 4 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.

Porsche Macan vs Land Rover Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Porsche Macan	Land Rover Defender
Engine Capacity	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	241 bhp @ 5000 rpm	345 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Porsche Macan

₹ 89.65 Lakh

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Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.56 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

89.65 Lakh

1.56 Cr

EMI

₹1,65,538

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,88,052

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.7

4.8

NCAP Rating

Colors

Porsche Macan Colours

Land Rover Defender Colours

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

458 litres

290 litres

Tank Capacity

—

No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Fuel Tank Capacity

65 litres

89 litres

Seating Capacity

5 Person

8 Person

Frunk Storage

—

Luggage Capacity - Roof

—

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

Highway Mileage

—

Transmission

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

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

Alternate Fuel

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

6.4 seconds

7.5 seconds

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

241 Bhp @ 5000 Rpm

345 Bhp

Battery

—

Electric Motor

—

Range

—

AC Fast Charging

—

Driving Range

747 km

1015 km

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

AC Regular Charging

—

Mileage (ARAI)

11.4 kmpl

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

370 Nm @ 1600 Rpm

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Engine Type

2.0L R4 Turbocharged I4

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

Battery Charging

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Twin Turbo

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Drivetrain

AWD

City Mileage

—

DC Fast Charging

—

Engine

1984 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

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

Electric Motor Assist

—

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

370 Nm @ 1600 Rpm

1500 Rpm

Top Speed

232 kmph

191 kmph

Max Motor Performance

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.4 seconds

6.8 seconds

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

ClutchType

—

Fuel Change Over Switch

—

Acceleration

—

Max Power & Torque

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Idle Start/Stop

—

Mileage - Owner Reported

—

Length*Width*Height

—

Height

1621 mm

1970 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Wheelbase

2807 mm

3022 mm

Width

1922 mm

2008 mm

Length

4726 mm

5099 mm

Kerb Weight

1845 kg

2550 kg

Ground Clearance

285 mm

219 mm

Kerb Weight Range

—

Headroom

—

Legroom

—

Gross Weight

—

Max Incline Restart Angle

—

Shoulder Room

—

Knee Room

—

Rear Tyres

255 / 50 R19

255 / 60 R20

Front Suspension

Fully Independent Double Wishbone

Double Wishbone With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Four Wheel Steering

—

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

235 / 55 R19

255 / 60 R20

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Alloy

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Minimum Turning Radius

5.9 metres

—

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Rear Suspension

Self-tracking Trapezoidal-link

Multi-link With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Front Brake Size

—

Additional Steering Features

—

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

—

Wheels & Tyres

—

Rear Brake Size

—

Tyres

—

Steering

—

Chassis Type

—

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Shark Fin Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Optional

Panoramic

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Roof Rails

Optional

Rub-strips

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof-mounted Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Remote With Boot Opener

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Interior Colours

Black, Agate Grey

Ebony

Interiors

Single Tone

Third Row Seat Type

—

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Massage Seats

Optional

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

60:40

Headrests

Front & Rear

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

10 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down, Headrest Forward / Back)

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)

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Ventilated Seats

Front And Middle Row

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Driver Seat Adjustment

8 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Seat Base Angle Up / Down) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down, Headrest Forward / Back)

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Split Third Row Seat

Front Seatback Pockets

Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Blind Spot Detection

High-beam Assist

Rear Middle Head Rest

Puncture Repair Kit

Lane Departure Warning

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)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Child Seat Anchor Points

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Lane Departure Prevention

Seat Belt Warning

Dashcam

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

—

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

Electric Tailgate Release

Soft-close Door

—

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Scuff Plates

Optional

Illuminated

One Touch Down

All

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Defogger

One Touch Up

All

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Manual

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Rear Wiper

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Voice Command

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

DVD Playback

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Wireless Charger

Optional

Apple CarPlay

Infotainment Screen Size

—

11.4 inch

GPS Navigation System

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Smart Connectivity

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

iPod Compatibility

Touchscreen Size

—

11.4 inch

USB Compatibility

Gesture Control

AUX Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Android Auto

Internal Hard Drive

Speakers

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Average Speed

Tachometer

Analogue

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Clock

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Distance to Empty

Warranty (In Kilometres)

60000

—

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

Driver Armrest Storage

Cooled Glovebox

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Sunglass Holder

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Cabin Boot Access

Air Purifier

Optional

Cruise Control

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Auto Hold

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Rear AC

Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

12V Power Outlets

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera With Guidance

360 Degree Camera

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Three Zone)

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Heater

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Third Row AC Zone

—

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Taillights

LED

Ambient Interior Lighting

Ambient Interior Count

—

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Reading Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Rear Reading Lamp

Automatic Headlamps

Fog Lights

LED On Front, LED On Rear

LED,LED

Cornering Headlights

Puddle Lamps

Glovebox Lamp

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Hill Descent Control

Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Full-time

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Differential Lock

Electronic

Ride Height Adjustment

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

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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