Volvo XC90 vs Defender

Should you buy Volvo XC90 or Defender? 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. Volvo XC90 price starts at Rs 1.03 Cr ex-showroom for B5 AWD (Petrol) and Defender price starts Rs 1.04 Cr ex-showroom for 2.0 110 X-Dynamic HSE (Petrol). XC90 has 1969 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Defender has 5000 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the XC90 has a mileage of 12.35 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Defender has a mileage of 14.01 kmpl (Petrol top model).

XC90 Vs Defender

Key Highlights	Volvo XC90	Defender
On Road Price	Rs.1,18,47,815^*	Rs.3,20,74,114^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1969	4367
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Volvo XC90
Rs1.03 Cr^*
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Defender
Rs2.79 Cr^*
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Volvo XC90
B5 AWD
1.03 Cr^*
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Defender
Octa Edition One
2.79 Cr^*
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Basic Information	B5 AWD	Octa Edition One
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,18,47,815^*	Rs.3,20,74,114^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,25,505/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.6,10,504/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.4,26,026	Rs.11,05,114
User Rating	4.8 Based on 4 Reviews	4.5 Based on 273 Reviews
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Basic Information

B5 AWD

Octa Edition One

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,18,47,815^*

Rs.3,20,74,114^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,25,505/month

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Rs.6,10,504/month

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Insurance

Rs.4,26,026

Rs.11,05,114

User Rating

4.8

Based on 4 Reviews

4.5

Based on 273 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Petrol Mild Hybrid	Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8
Displacement (cc)	1969	4367
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	88 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	247bhp	626bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	360Nm	750Nm@6000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Twin
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Hybrid Type	Mild Hybrid	-
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Petrol Mild Hybrid

Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8

Displacement (cc)

1969

4367

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

88 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

247bhp

626bhp

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	12.35	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	180	240

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

12.35

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Top Speed (kmph)

180

240

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	No
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	No
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	12	6.42
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	180	240
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.7 s	4 s
Tyre Size	-	255/60 R20
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	20	20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	20	20
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1874	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4953	5018
Width (mm)	2140	2105
Height (mm)	1773	1967
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	238	-
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	228
Wheel Base (mm)	2984	3022
Front Tread (mm)	1665	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1667	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	2603
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	680	-
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Optional
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	Yes	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	No
Battery Saver	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	12V outlet in luggage area, Power Operated Tailgate, Backrest massage, front seats, Power cushion extension driver and passenger side, 4 way power adjustable lumbar support , Power adjustable side support, Power adjustable drivers and passenger seat with memory, engine Stop/Start, 267(Ground clearance () with air suspension) , 4-zone Electronic Climate Control, Climate unit, third seat row, Alarmrear side door windows, CLIMATE Air Purifier system with PM 2.5 sensor,Drive mode settings in CSD, Graphical Head-Up Display, Whiplash protection, front seats	-
Massage Seats	Front	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Autonomous Parking	Semi	-
Drive Modes	1	-
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	No
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front & Rear	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

4 Zone

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Additional Features	Soft load net stored in bag, Grocery bag holder, Sillmoulding 'Volvo' metal illuminated, Crystal Gear lever knob , Artificial Leather Steering wheel, 3 spoke, with uni deco inlays. Leather covered dashboard, Illuminated vanity mirrors in sunvisor LH / RH side, Armrest with cupholder and storage LH/RH side in third row, Sun blind, Ventilated Nappa leather upholstery, Pilot Assist,Collision Mitigation Support, front	-
Upholstery	-	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Mulberry RedOnyx BlackCrystal WhiteVapour GreyDenim BlueBright Dusk+1 MoreXC90 Colours	Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman BlueCarpathian GreyEiger GreyPangea GreenYulong WhiteSantorini Black+6 MoreDefender Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	-
Sun Roof	-	No
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Smoke Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Prep for Illuminated Running Boards, LED headlights with automatic bending, Foglights in front spoiler, Colour coordinated rear view mirror, Colour coordinated door handles, Bright decor side windows, Bright integrated roof rails, Cargo opening scuff plate - metal, Automatically died inner and exterior mirrors, Panoramic sunroof with power operation, Laminated side windows, High positioned rear brake lights	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	-	Front
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	-
Tyre Size	-	255/60 R20
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Mulberry RedOnyx BlackCrystal WhiteVapour GreyDenim Blue+1 MoreXC90 Colours

Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman Blue+6 MoreDefender Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	No	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	No	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Blind Spot Camera	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Oncoming Lane Mitigation	Yes	-
Speed Assist System	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
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ADAS

Automatic Emergency Braking

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Speed Assist System

Lane Departure Warning

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	11.2	-
Connectivity	Android Auto	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	19	-
Usb Ports	: 1	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	-	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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