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Volvo XC90 vs Land Rover Defender

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo XC90 and Land Rover Defender. The Volvo XC90 price is ₹ 93.87 Lakh and Land Rover Defender price is ₹ 80.72 Lakh. The Volvo XC90 is available in 1969 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Defender provides the mileage of 8.7 kmpl.

XC90 vs Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XC90	Defender
Price	₹ 93.87 Lakh	₹ 80.72 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1969 cc	1997 cc
Power	300 bhp	300 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Volvo XC90

B6 Inscription

₹ 93.87 Lakh

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Land Rover Defender

90 S P300

₹ 80.72 Lakh

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Volvo XC90

B6 Inscription

Land Rover Defender

90 S P300

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
Expert's Opinion
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
Expert's Opinion
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	180
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.6
Engine	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Drive-E Turbocharged	2.0L Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	300 bhp	300 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	420 Nm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		8.7View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)		770
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Turbocharger/Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm) 4953 4583
Width (mm) 2008 2105
Height (mm) 1776 1974
Wheelbase (mm) 2984 2587
Ground Clearance (mm) 238 225
Kerb Weight (kg) 2962 2065
Capacity
Doors (Doors) 5 3
Seating Capacity (Person) 7 5
No of Seating Rows (Rows) 3 2
Bootspace (litres) 530 297
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 71 88.5

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs,Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.	Multi-link with Coil Springs
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.9	5.65
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R20	255 / 65 R19
Rear Tyres	275 / 45 R20	255 / 65 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-Traffic Assist
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)
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
Middle Rear Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock		Electronic

Locks & Security
Engine immobilizer
Central Locking Remote Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC	Vents on Pillars, Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin-Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Camera	360 Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Telematics
Check Vehicle Status Via App
Remote AC On/Off Via app
Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app

Seats & Upholstery

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, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable (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)
Front Passenger 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, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable (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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
3rd Row Seats Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Amber / Charcoal, Maroon Brown / Charcoal	Ebony
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Head-rests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glove Box
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof Panoramic Sunroof Optional
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Body Kit Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub - Strips Chrome Inserts

Lighting

Cornering Headlights	Active
Puddle Lamps
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front	Optional,LED
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Head Lamps
Follow me home headlamps
Tail Lights	LED	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster
Glove Box Lamp
Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	TFT Display	Touch-screen Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
USB Compatibility
Aux Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
Wireless Charger		Optional
Head Unit Size	1 Din	Not Available
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard-drive
Voice Command

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Warranty (Years) 2 3
Warranty (Kilometres) Unlimited 100000
Rear row
Seat Adjustment 2 Way 2 Way

Brochure

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Expert's Opinion

Good Things	Loads of safety features Comfortable and spacious cabin Clutter-free dashboard	Iconic off-roader Comes with modern hardware Customisation options
Could be Better	Stiff low-speed ride quality Some interior plastics look cheap Sparse service network	Not easy to manoeuvre in city The cabin is noisy Ergonomics

Colours

	Onyx Black	Pangea Green Metallic
	Denim Blue	Santorini Black Metallic
	Pine Grey	Carpathian Grey
	Crystal White Pearl View Colour Images	Tasman Blue Metallic
		Gondwana Stone Metallic
		Eiger Grey Metallic
		Silicon Silver
		Hakuba Silver
		Yulong White
		Fuji White View Colour Images

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XC90 vs Defender Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volvo XC90 and Land Rover Defender?

Volvo XC90 price is ₹ 93.87 Lakh and Land Rover Defender price is ₹ 80.72 Lakh. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars. For detailed comparison of XC90 vs Defender, click here.

Q: How is the performance of XC90 compared to Defender?

For the B6 Inscription version, 1969 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of XC90 produces 300 bhp of power and 420 Nm of torque. For the 90 S P300 version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 300 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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Volvo XC90 vs Land Rover Defender

Length (mm)	4953	4583
Width (mm)	2008	2105
Height (mm)	1776	1974
Wheelbase (mm)	2984	2587
Ground Clearance (mm)	238	225
Kerb Weight (kg)	2962	2065

Doors (Doors)	5	3
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5
No of Seating Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	530	297
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	71	88.5

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

Check Vehicle Status Via App
Remote AC On/Off Via app
Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glove Box
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Optional
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub - Strips	Chrome Inserts

Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Warranty (Years)	2	3
Warranty (Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000

Volvo XC90 vs Land Rover Defender

XC90 vs Defender Comparison Overview

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