Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Defender - Which One Should You Buy

Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Defender Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Land Rover Discovery and Land Rover Defender Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Land Rover Discovery comes in 3 variants. Engine options include Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹1.25 Cr. The cheapest variant, 3.0 Diesel S, costs ₹1.25 Cr, while the top-end variant, 3.0 Diesel Metropolitan Edition, is priced at ₹1.37 Cr. The Land Rover Defender comes in 14 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹1.03 Cr. The cheapest variant, 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE, costs ₹1.03 Cr, while the top-end variant, 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One, is priced at ₹2.62 Cr.

Specification	Land Rover Discovery	Land Rover Defender
Price	₹125.25 Lakh	₹103.00 Lakh
Engine	2996 cc Diesel	1997 cc 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine Petrol
Mileage	12.37 kmpl	-
Transmission	-	8-Speed

Price

₹125.25 Lakh

₹103.00 Lakh

Engine

2996 cc Diesel

1997 cc 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine Petrol

Mileage

12.37 kmpl

Transmission

8-Speed

Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Defender - Which One Should You Buy

Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Defender Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Land Rover Discovery and Land Rover Defender Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

Land Rover Discovery

₹ 1.25 Cr

3.0 Diesel S

Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.03 Cr

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE

Land Rover Discovery

₹ 1.25 Cr

3.0 Diesel S

Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.03 Cr

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Engine and Performance

Max Power

296.36bhp@4000rpm

296.3bhp@5500rpm

Max Torque

650Nm@1500-2500rpm

400Nm@1500-4000rpm

Displacement

2996 cc

1997 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

AWD

Performance Specifications

Acceleration

7.4

Paddle Shifters

Zero 100kmph

7.4

Fuel Specifications

Diesel Mileage Arai

12.37 kmpl

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Petrol Highway Mileage

11.5 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

3200.0

Height

1888 mm

1967 mm

Kerb Weight

2509.0 Kg

Length

4956 mm

4758 mm

Wheelbase

2923 mm

3022 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

123 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

7.0

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheel Size Front

20 Inch

Alloy Wheel Size Rear

20 Inch

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window

All Windows

Anti Theft Alarm

Interior Features

Additional Features

Meridian Surround Sound System

Digital Cluster

Dual Tone Dashboard

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Active Noise Cancellation

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height & Reach

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Connectivity

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Powered

Chrome Garnish

Chrome Grille

Fog Lights

Front & Rear

Led Drls

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Land Rover Discovery - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹1,00,20,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹9,51,900

Down Payment (20%)

₹25,05,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹2,10,439/month

Land Rover Defender - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹82,40,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹7,82,800

Down Payment (20%)

₹20,60,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹1,73,055/month

Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Engine and Performance

Max Power

296.36bhp@4000rpm

296.3bhp@5500rpm

Max Torque

650Nm@1500-2500rpm

400Nm@1500-4000rpm

Displacement

2996 cc

1997 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

AWD

Performance Specifications

Acceleration

7.4

Paddle Shifters

Zero 100kmph

7.4

Fuel Specifications

Diesel Mileage Arai

12.37 kmpl

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Petrol Highway Mileage

11.5 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

3200.0

Height

1888 mm

1967 mm

Kerb Weight

2509.0 Kg

Length

4956 mm

4758 mm

Wheelbase

2923 mm

3022 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

123 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

7.0

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheel Size Front

20 Inch

Alloy Wheel Size Rear

20 Inch

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window

All Windows

Anti Theft Alarm

Interior Features

Additional Features

Meridian Surround Sound System

Digital Cluster

Dual Tone Dashboard

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Active Noise Cancellation

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height & Reach

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Connectivity

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Powered

Chrome Garnish

Chrome Grille

Fog Lights

Front & Rear

Led Drls

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Land Rover Discovery - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹1,00,20,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹9,51,900

Down Payment (20%)

₹25,05,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹2,10,439/month

Land Rover Defender - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹82,40,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹7,82,800

Down Payment (20%)

₹20,60,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹1,73,055/month

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Land Rover Discovery

3.0 Diesel S

₹1.25 Cr

Land Rover Defender

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE

₹1.03 Cr

Land Rover Discovery

₹1.25 Cr

3.0 Diesel S

Land Rover Defender

₹1.03 Cr

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE