Land Rover Defender vs Maserati Ghibli

CarWale brings you comparison of Land Rover Defender and Maserati Ghibli. The Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.03 Crore and Maserati Ghibli price is Rs. 1.17 Crore. The Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Maserati Ghibli is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). Ghibli provides the mileage of 11.4 kmpl.

Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic 5 STR vs Ghibli GT Hybrid Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Defender	Ghibli
Price	Rs. 1.03 Crore	Rs. 1.17 Crore
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	1998 cc
Power	296 bhp	330 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic 5 STR

Rs. 1.03 Crore

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Maserati Ghibli

GT Hybrid

Rs. 1.17 Crore

Ex. Showroom starting

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic 5 STR

Maserati Ghibli

GT Hybrid

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Specifications
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged I4	2.0L Turbocharged + eBooster 48V BSG
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery	Not Applicable	Lithium Ion, Placed Under Rear Seats
Electric Motor	Not Applicable	Single (Integrated with Transmission)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	330 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	450 Nm @ 2250 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	191	254
Mileage		ARAI: 11.4 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		919
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Double-wishbone, Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Multi-link, Anti-roll Bar
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Alloy	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.42	5.85
Front Tyres	255 / 60 R20	235 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 60 R20	235 / 50 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side)
Forward Collision Warning		Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking		Optional
Lane Functions		Lane Departure Prevention (Optional)
Lane Departure Warning		Optional
Rear Collision Assist		Rear Cross-traffic Assist (Optional)
Blind Spot Detection		Optional
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier	Optional
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights		Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting		Optional
Puddle Lamps		2

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front), Ventilated Disc (Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential		Limited slip
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock	Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	11.4" Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6+ Speakers	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger	Optional	Optional

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	16 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, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 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, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front Row	Optional
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Optional
Massage Seats
Interior	Single Tone (Ebony)	Single Tone (Customisable)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)	2
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Analogue

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Pangea Green Metallic	Bianco
	Gondwana Stone Metallic	Bianco Alpi
	Tasman Blue Metallic	Blu Emozione
	Eiger Grey Metallic	Blu Passione
	Santorini Black Metallic	Grigio Maratea
	Fuji White	Nero
		Nero Ribelle
		Rosso Folgore
		Grigio
		Blu Nobile

Used Cars in India

59 Used Defender

Rs. 78 Lakhonwards

5 Used Ghibli

Rs. 32.5 Lakhonwards

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Defender vs Ghibli Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Land Rover Defender and Maserati Ghibli?

Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.03 Crore and Maserati Ghibli price is Rs. 1.17 Crore. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the 110 X-Dynamic HSE Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic 5 STR variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the GT Hybrid variant, 1998 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of Ghibli produces 330 bhp @ 5750 rpm of power and 450 Nm @ 2250 rpm of torque.

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Land Rover Defender vs Maserati Ghibli

Length Width Height	5018 mm * 2105 mm * 1967 mm	4971 mm * 1945 mm * 1461 mm
Ground Clearance	218 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	3022	2998
Kerb Weight (kg)	2186	1878

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	4
Bootspace		500 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		80

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable Sunroof
Roof Rails	Optional
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Approach Angle (Degree)	30.1
Departure Angle (Degree)	37.7
Rampover Angle (Degree)	22