Jaguar F-Pace vs Defender

Last Updated: September 18, 2026

Jaguar F-Pace price starts at Rs. 72.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 34.10 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 1.07 Crore. In terms of mileage, the F-Pace offers a claimed 8.1 kmpl, while the Defender delivers 11.5 kmpl. On the performance front, the F-Pace uses a 1997cc engine producing 246.74bhp@5500rpm and the Defender a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the F-Pace and Defender, the F-Pace is the better pick for affordability and top speed, while the Defender stands out for mileage and performance.

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F-Pace vs Defender Comparison Summary

Specification Jaguar F-PaceDefender
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 72.90 LakhRs. 1.07 Crore
Mileage 8.1 kmpl11.5 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc1997 cc
Max power 246.74bhp@5500rpm296.3bhp@5500rpm
Top speed 217 Km/h191 Km/h

F-Pace vs Defender Key Highlights

Basic Info Jaguar F-Pace 2.0 R-Dynamic SLand Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE
Rating
42 reviews
54 reviews
Brand Name Jaguar Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 72.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1997 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 246.74bhp@5500rpm 296.3bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed AT 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Jaguar F-Pace Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 11.5 kmpl
Boot Space 613 Liters Not Available
Ground Clearance (Laden) 213 mm Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,41,021 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.10 Lakh F-Pace Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance
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Displacement
1997 cc
1997 cc
Engine Type
2.0L Ingenium Turbocharged I4
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1997 cc
Max Power
246.74bhp@5500rpm
296.3bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
365Nm@1500-4000rpm
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed AT
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Kerb Weight
1835 Kg
Not Available
Bore X Stroke
8392.29 mm
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.3 Sec
7.4 Sec
Fuel Capacity
82 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
217 Km/h
191 Km/h
Mileage (City)
8.1 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
12.9 kmpl
11.5 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
11.5 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
20
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
Not Available
3
Suspension Rear
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
6.1 m
Not Available
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Approach Illumination, Premium LED Headlights with Signature DRL, Auto High Beam Assist (AHBA), Animated Directional Indicators, 12-Way Electric Driver Memory Front Seats with 2-Way Manual Headrests Premium Carpet Mats Engine Spin Aluminium Trim Finisher R-Dynamic Branded Leather Steering Wheel Metal Treadplates with R-Dynamic Branding Metal Loadspace Scuff Plate Mars Red Perforated Grained Leather Sport Seats with Ebony/Mars Red Interior (O) Siena Tan Perforated Grained Leather Sport Seats with Ebony/Siena Tan Interior (O) Light Oyster Morzine Headlining, 3 Rear Headrests, Glovebox Finisher with Jaguar Script, Rear Metal Treadplates, Sunvisors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Start-Up Sequence with Movement, Dials and Lighting, Outside Temperature Gauge, Twin Front Cupholders, Overhead Stowage for Sunglasses, Front Door Storage Space, Rear Door Storage Space, Centre Console with Si
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Dual Tone Body Colour
2
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
4
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
755
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
613 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Approach Illumination, Premium LED Headlights with Signature DRL, Auto High Beam Assist (AHBA), Animated Directional Indicators, F-PACE’s new slimmer double ‘J’ graphic, Premium LED headlights with signature DRL have been designed to enhance the car’s dynamic, purposeful look Fixed Panoramic Roof, Heated, Electric, Power Fold, Memory Door Mirrors with Approach Lights and Auto-Dimming Driver Side, JAGUAR Script and Leaper, F-PACE Badge, Variable Intermittent Wipers. Electric Windows with One-Touch Open/Close and Anti-Trap,
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Roof Carrier
2
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
213 mm
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4747*2175*1664 mm3
4758*2105*1967 mm3
Wheelbase
2445 mm
3022 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Front and Rear Parking Aid, Interactive Driver Display, Cruise Control and Speed Limiter, JaguarDrive Control, Air Quality Sensor, Cabin Air Ionisation with PM2.5 Filter, Auto-Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror, Smoker's Pack, Cabin Lighting, Mist Sensing, Air Distribution Speed
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
12 SPEAKERS 1 SUBWOOFER 400 W AMPLIFIER POWER
Meridian Surround Sound System
Smart Entry
No
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
2 Zone
Massage Seats
Front
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
No of Speakers
12
10
Adjustable Steering
Yes
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
No
Not Available
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Approach Illumination, Premium LED Headlights with Signature DRL, Auto High Beam Assist (AHBA), Animated Directional Indicators, F-PACE’s new slimmer double ‘J’ graphic, Premium LED headlights with signature DRL have been designed to enhance the car’s dynamic, purposeful look Fixed Panoramic Roof, Heated, Electric, Power Fold, Memory Door Mirrors with Approach Lights and Auto-Dimming Driver Side, JAGUAR Script and Leaper, F-PACE Badge, Variable Intermittent Wipers. Electric Windows with One-Touch Open/Close and Anti-Trap,
Meridian Surround Sound System
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
Not Available
CD Changer
No
Not Available
CD Player
No
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
No
Not Available
Compass
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
11.4
13.1 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
MirrorLink
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Front
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
DVD Playback
No
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
2
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
No
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
3D Surround Camera, Coil Suspension, Emergency Brake Assist, Open Differential with Torque Vectoring by Braking, Torque Vectoring by Braking (TVBB), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Speed Proportional Steering, Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS), All Surface Progress Control (ASPC), iEPB, motor on caliper (Park Brake)
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Lane Watch Camera
No
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Both
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Yes
Road Depature Mitigation System
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Crash Notification
Not Available
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
2520
3200 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Defender
  • It's bigger, better and easier to live with
  • Up to date tech
  • Comfier, upmarket interiors
Defender
  • Not as cushy a ride as it's other stablemates
  • Might take the self satisfaction out of off-roading for the hard-core enthusiast

Is Land Rover Defender Better Than Jaguar F-Pace?

100% users have chosen Land Rover Defender over Jaguar F-Pace in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 153 users have also rated Land Rover Defender and Jaguar F-Pace on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Land Rover Defender is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. On the basis of mileage and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor F-Pace Defender
Mileage 4.3 4.3
Performance 4.7 4.4
Comfort 4.8 4.6
Maintenance 4.1 3.7
Safety 4.8 4.4
Features 4.7 4.7
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Jaguar F-Pace Vs Land Rover Defender FAQs

Which car is best between Jaguar F-Pace vs Land Rover Defender?
Defender is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, maintenance and safety. On the basis of mileage and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Jaguar F-Pace vs Land Rover Defender?
The Jaguar F-Pace is cheaper than Defender by ₹34.10 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Jaguar F-Pace vs Land Rover Defender?
For the 2.0 R-Dynamic S version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of F-Pace produces 246.74bhp@5500rpm of power and 365Nm@1500-4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296.3bhp@5500rpm of power and 400Nm@1500-4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jaguar F-Pace has better performance.

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