Land Rover Defender vs Porsche Cayenne

CarWale brings you comparison of Land Rover Defender and Porsche Cayenne. The Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.05 Crore and Porsche Cayenne price is Rs. 1.49 Crore. The Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Porsche Cayenne is available in 2995 cc engine with 3 fuel type options: Diesel, Petrol and Hybrid (Electric + Petrol).

Defender vs Cayenne Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Defender	Cayenne
Price	Rs. 1.05 Crore	Rs. 1.49 Crore
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	2995 cc
Power	296 bhp	348 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.05 Crore

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Porsche Cayenne

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Rs. 1.49 Crore

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Porsche Cayenne

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Specifications
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Specifications
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Brochure
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged I4	3.0L Turbocharged V6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged, Sequential
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	348 bhp @ 5400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	500 Nm @ 1450 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Top Speed (kmph)	191	248
Idle Start/Stop
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	7.4	6
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Fully independent extra-large format double wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	fully independent multi-link suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.42
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Steering Type		Hydraulic Power Steering
Front Tyres	255 / 60 R20	R20
Rear Tyres	255 / 60 R20	R20
Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - With Tube
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy

Features

Exterior

Safety

Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	9 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning
Rear Middle Head Rest
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
12V Power Outlets
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front, LED on rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cabin Lamps Position	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

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
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Electronic	Centre
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time	Full-time
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows Position	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric
Side Window Blinds		Front and Rear Electric
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	11.4
Speakers	6+	6+
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
iPod Compatibility
AUX Compatibility
USB Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
SD Card Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System

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)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: 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)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front only	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Ebony	Black, Slate Grey
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

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

Storage
Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Pangea Green Metallic	Carrara White Metallic
	Gondwana Stone Metallic	Quarzite Grey Metallic
	Tasman Blue Metallic	Moonlight Blue Metallic
	Eiger Grey Metallic	Mahogany Metallic
	Santorini Black Metallic	White
	Fuji White	Black
		Chromite Black Metallic
		Dolomite Silver Metallic

Used Cars in India

67 Used Defender

Rs. 82 Lakhonwards

125 Used Cayenne

Rs. 13.75 Lakhonwards

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Defender vs Cayenne Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Land Rover Defender and Porsche Cayenne?

Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.05 Crore and Porsche Cayenne price is Rs. 1.49 Crore. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the 110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the Base variant, 2995 cc Petrol engine of Cayenne produces 348 bhp @ 5400 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1450 rpm of torque.

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Land Rover Defender vs Porsche Cayenne

Length (mm)	5018	4930
Width (mm)	2105	1983
Height (mm)	1967	1698
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)	218
Wheelbase (mm)	3022	2895
Kerb Weight (kg)	2186

Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace (litres)		645
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		75

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Electrically Adjustable
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

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

Cup Holders Position	Front & Second Row	Front Only
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Check Vehicle Status via App		Optional
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App		Optional
Remote AC: On / Off via App		Optional
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App		Optional

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

Vehicle Warranty (In Years)	3	5
Vehicle Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable