Defender vs Land Rover Discovery

Should you buy Defender or Land Rover Discovery? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Defender price starts at Rs 1.05 Cr ex-showroom for 2.0 110 X-Dynamic HSE (Petrol) and Land Rover Discovery price starts Rs 97 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0 S (Petrol). Defender has 5000 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Discovery has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Defender has a mileage of 14.01 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Discovery has a mileage of 13.2 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Defender Vs Discovery

Key Highlights	Defender	Land Rover Discovery
On Road Price	Rs.1,86,88,865^*	Rs.1,67,99,429^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2997	2997
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Defender
Rs1.59 Cr^*
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Land Rover Discovery
Rs1.43 Cr^*
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Defender
3.0 l Diesel 130 X
1.59 Cr^*
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Land Rover Discovery
3.0 Diesel Metropolitan Edition
1.43 Cr^*
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Basic Information	3.0 l Diesel 130 X	3.0 Diesel Metropolitan Edition
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,86,88,865^*	Rs.1,67,99,429^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.3,55,719/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.3,19,757/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.6,42,365	Rs.5,80,279
User Rating	4.5 Based on 273 Reviews	4.1 Based on 44 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

3.0 l Diesel 130 X

3.0 Diesel Metropolitan Edition

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,86,88,865^*

Rs.1,67,99,429^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.3,55,719/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.3,19,757/month

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Insurance

Rs.6,42,365

Rs.5,80,279

User Rating

4.5

Based on 273 Reviews

4.1

Based on 44 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV	3.0 L 6-cylinder
Displacement (cc)	2997	2997
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296bhp@4000rpm	296.36bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	650Nm@1500rpm	650Nm@1500-2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	-
Super Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed AT	8-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

3.0 L 6-cylinder

Displacement (cc)

2997

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

296bhp@4000rpm

296.36bhp@4000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	12.37
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	11.4	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	90	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI
Top Speed (kmph)	191	191
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	191	191
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.5 s	-
Tyre Size	255/60 R20	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	20	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	20	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Air suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5099	4949
Width (mm)	2008	2073
Height (mm)	1970	1869
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	219	-
Wheel Base (mm)	3022	3095
Front Tread (mm)	-	1582
Kerb Weight (kg)	2550	2264
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	499	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	-	123
No. of Doors	5	-
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front Door	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Upholstery	Leather	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman BlueCarpathian GreyEiger GreyPangea GreenYulong WhiteSantorini Black+6 MoreDefender Colours	Lantau BronzeSilicon SilverPortofino BlueCarpathian GreyEiger GreyYulong WhiteByron BlueSantorini BlackFuji WhiteCharente Grey+6 MoreDiscovery Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Roof Carrier	Yes	-
Sun Roof	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	Front	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Tyre Size	255/60 R20	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman Blue+6 MoreDefender Colours

Lantau BronzeSilicon SilverPortofino BlueCarpathian GreyEiger Grey+6 MoreDiscovery Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	-
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	-
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Knee Airbags	No	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Navigation With Live Traffic

Live Weather

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	-	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Rear Touchscreen	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Defender and Land Rover Discovery?

A ) Defender price starts at ₹ 1.05 Cr & Land Rover Discovery price starts at ₹ 97 Lakh in New Delhi. Land Rover Discovery is cheaper between these two cars.

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*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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