Volvo XC90 vs Land Rover Defender Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Volvo XC90 and Defender comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Volvo XC90 B5 Ultra is priced at ₹98.80 Lakh, Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel is priced at ₹1.52 Cr.
Volvo XC90 B5 Ultra comes with 1969 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.

Volvo XC90 vs Land Rover Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Volvo XC90	Land Rover Defender
Engine Capacity	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	247 bhp	345 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Volvo XC90

₹ 98.80 Lakh

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Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.52 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

98.80 Lakh

1.52 Cr

EMI

₹1,82,433

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,80,481

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Brochure

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User Rating

4.6

4.7

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Tank Capacity

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Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

7 Person

8 Person

Frunk Storage

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Fuel Tank Capacity

71 litres

89 litres

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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No of Rows

3 Rows

Bootspace

680 litres

290 litres

Luggage Capacity - Roof

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

247 Bhp

345 Bhp

Highway Mileage

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Others

Idle Start/Stop

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

360 Nm

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AC Regular Charging

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Range

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Max Motor Performance

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DC Fast Charging

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

7.7 seconds

7.5 seconds

Alternate Fuel

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Battery Charging

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Driving Range

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1015 km

Drivetrain

AWD

Battery

48 Volt

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City Mileage

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Electric Motor Assist

—

Regenerative Braking

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Engine Type

2.0-litre Turbo

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

Transmission

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

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

7.7 seconds

6.8 seconds

Idle Start/Stop

Electric Motor

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Mileage (ARAI)

12.38 kmpl

11.4 kmpl

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Twin Turbo

AC Fast Charging

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Engine

1969 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

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

Top Speed

180 kmph

191 kmph

Acceleration

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

360 Nm

1500 Rpm

Fuel Type

Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

ClutchType

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Fuel Change Over Switch

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Max Power & Torque

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Mileage - Owner Reported

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Wheelbase

2984 mm

3022 mm

Ground Clearance

238 mm

219 mm

Length*Width*Height

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Height

1773 mm

1970 mm

Kerb Weight

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2550 kg

Length

4953 mm

5099 mm

Width

1931 mm

2008 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

238 mm

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Kerb Weight Range

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Headroom

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Legroom

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Gross Weight

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Max Incline Restart Angle

—

Shoulder Room

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Knee Room

—

Minimum Turning Radius

6 metres

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Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Front Tyres

275 / 45 R20

255 / 60 R20

Spare Wheel & Tyre

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Tyres

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Front Suspension

Independent, Double Wishbone

Double Wishbone With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Rear Tyres

275 / 45 R20

255 / 60 R20

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Steering

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Spare Wheel

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Alloy

Wheels

Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Additional Steering Features

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Rear Suspension

Multi-link

Multi-link With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Front Brake Size

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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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Chassis Type

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Rub-strips

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Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Roof Rails

Optional

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof-mounted Antenna

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Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Driver Armrest

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Split Third Row Seat

50:50

Third Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: 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, 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)

Driver Seat Adjustment

Third Row Seat Type

Bench

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated

Heated And Cooled

Interiors

Dual Tone

Single Tone

Headrests

Front & Rear

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

60:40

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Massage Seats

Interior Colours

Grey Ash / Brown Ash/ Charcoal

Ebony

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seats

All

Front And Middle Row

Seat Upholstery

Nappa Leather

Leather

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Blind Spot Detection

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Rear Middle Head Rest

Dashcam

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Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Prevention

High-beam Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Seat Belt Warning

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Puncture Repair Kit

Scuff Plates

Illuminated

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Rain-sensing Wipers

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

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Interior Door Handles Finish

Painted

Chrome

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Manual

Rear Defogger

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

One Touch Down

All

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Soft-close Door

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Windshield Blind

Manual

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One Touch Up

All

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Interior Door Handles

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Chrome

ORVM Colour

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Body Coloured

Exterior Door Handles

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Body Coloured

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

GPS Navigation System

AM/FM Radio

AUX Compatibility

Steering-mounted controls

Voice Command

Android Auto

Wired

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Speakers

Apple CarPlay

Wired

USB Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

12.3 inch

11.4 inch

Head Unit Size

Internal Hard Drive

Infotainment Screen Size

12.3 inch

11.4 inch

Gesture Control

Display

Touch-screen Display

Wireless Charger

iPod Compatibility

DVD Playback

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Smart Connectivity

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

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Analogue - Digital

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Door Ajar Warning

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Digital

Analogue

Distance to Empty

Average Speed

Gear Indicator

Trip Meter

Multi-Function Display

2 Trips Electronic

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Analogue - Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instantaneous Consumption

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Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

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Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Cooled Glovebox

Third Row Cup Holders

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Cup Holders Position

Front, Second & Third Row

Front & Second Row

Sunglass Holder

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders

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Front & Rear

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Heater

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

12V Power Outlets

Third Row AC Zone

Vents On Pillars, Fan Speed Controls

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Cruise Control

Adaptive

Air Conditioner

Automatic Four Zone

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Cabin Boot Access

Air Purifier

Optional

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Electronic - All

Rear AC

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Fog Lights

LED On Front

LED,LED

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Cornering Headlights

Active

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Taillights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Reading Lamp

Puddle Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Rear Reading Lamp

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Ambient Interior Count

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Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Full-time

Ride Height Adjustment

Optional

Differential Lock

Electronic

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Volvo XC90

✓The recently launched XC90 facelift comes with updated styling and new feature enhancements.
✓Its cabin looks and feels upmarket, standing out from mainstream designs.
✓Offers ample power (petrol only) for most needs and delivers excellent ride quality.

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