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Jaguar XJ vs Land Rover Defender

Jaguar XJ Price starts at Rs. 1.11 Crore which is Rs. 14.30 Lakh costlier than base model of Land Rover Defender priced at Rs. 97.00 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Jaguar XJ (Diesel Model) is 14.47 kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Land Rover Defender (Diesel Model) is 14.01 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Jaguar XJ (Top Model) is powered by 2993 cc cc engine , while Land Rover Defender (Top Model) is powered by 2997 cc engine. The Comparison Jaguar XJ 50 Special Edition vs Land Rover Defender 5.0 130 V8 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Jaguar XJ vs Land Rover Defender

Key Highlights Jaguar XJ 50 Special EditionLand Rover Defender 5.0 130 V8
Engine Type Diesel Engine 3.0 Litre Diesel Engine
Max Power 301.73bhp@4000rpm 517.63bhp@6000-6500rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 14.47 kmpl 6.8 Kmpl

Jaguar XJ vs Land Rover Defender Key Highlights

Basic Info Jaguar XJ 50 Special EditionLand Rover Defender 5.0 130 V8
Rating
5 reviews
110 reviews
Brand Name Jaguar Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.11 Crore Rs. 2.34 Crore View On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2993 cc 4998 cc
Body Type Luxury,Sedan,Super_Luxury_Sedan SUV,LuxuryAll SUV Cars
Max Power 301.73bhp@4000rpm 517.63bhp@6000-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 8
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gear Box 8 Speed 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 14.47 kmpl 6.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size 245/45ZR19 / 275/40ZR19 ...
Boot Space 478-litres 397 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI ...
Rs. 4,54,403 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance ... Rs. 9.35 Lakh Defender Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Engine Type
Diesel Engine
3.0 Litre Diesel Engine
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
4998 cc
Max Power
301.73bhp@4000rpm
517.63bhp@6000-6500rpm
Max Torque
689Nm@1800rpm
625Nm@2500-5500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS IV
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
6
8
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8 Speed
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
...
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Valve Configuration
...
SOHC
Paddle Shift
Fuel Supply System
...
Direct Injection
Kerb Weight
1931kg
2544 Kg
Mild Hybrid
...
Fast Charging
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
6.2 Seconds
8 Sec
Fuel Capacity
77 Liters
89 Liters
Top Speed
250
191 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
14.47 kmpl
6.8 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Air Suspensio
Double wishbones Coil Suspensio
Suspension Rear
Air Suspensio
Multi-link
Brakes Front
Disc
Twin piston sliding fist caliper
Brakes Rear
Disc
Single piston sliding fist
Steering Type
Power
Electronic
Minimum Turning Radius
6.15 metres
11.3 meters
Tyre Size
245/45ZR19 / 275/40ZR19
...
Alloy Wheel Size
19
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
Additional Interior Features
"Quilted Soft Grain Leather Perforated Seats, Contrast Stitch, No Piping, Embossed Leaperin Headrests, Soft Grain Leather Facias, Premium Suedecloth Upper Environment, Ivory Headlining, 18 Way Electric Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Driver Control Button for Front Passenger Seat Away and Full Control of Front Passenger Seat from Rear Passenger Seat Controls, Phosphor Blue Halo Illumination and Interior Mood Lighting, Stainless Steel Sill Tread plates and Boot Finisher with Debossed Jaguar Script, Illuminated Air Vents, Bright Metal Pedals, XJ50 Tread plate, Illuminated, Suedecloth Headlining, Premium Carpet Mat Set, Jaguar Premium Analogue Clock, Door Puddle Lamps (Front & Rear), Jaguar Sense Glove Box and Overhead Light Console, Interior Rear View Mirror Auto dimming"
12-Way Electric Memory Front Seats with 2-Way Manual Headrests, 40:20:40 Fixed Rear Seats, Cross Car Beam in Light Grey Powder Coat Brushed Finish. Light Oyster Morzine Headlining, Electrically Adjustable Steering Column, Standard Treadplates, ClearSight Interior Rear View Mirror, Cabin Lighting
Fabric Upholstery
2
Leather Seats
Rear Seat Headrest
Electric Adjustable Seats
...
Front
Air Conditioner
...
Digital Odometer
...
Seating Capacity
5
6
Doors
4
3
Boot Space
478-litres
397 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Trunk Opener
Remote
...
Additional Exterior Features
Panoramic Glass Roof Tilt/Slide Front Section with Electric Blinds, Standard Twin Oval Chrome Exhaust Finishers, Heated Exterior Mirrors with Puddle Lamps and Memory Function, Gloss Black Rear Valance with Chrome Blade, XJ 50 Chrome Side Vent with Chrome Surround, Chrome Side Window Surround
Body Coloured Roof, Standard Roof, Core Exterior Pack, Exterior Mirrors - Heated, Electric, Power Fold Door Mirrors with Approach Lights and Auto-Dimming, Premium LED Headlights with Signature DRL, Auto High Beam Assist, Off-Road Tyres, Locking Wheel Nuts
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Outside Rear View Mirror
...
Turn indicators on ORVM
Xenon Headlights
...
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
Antenna
Roof Rails
2
Length*Width*Height
5255*1899*1460
4583*2105*1974 mm3
Wheelbase
3157mm
...
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
104mm
...

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Meridian Digital Surround Sound System (825W), Bluetooth Audio Streaming, 20.32 cm (8) Full Colour Touch-screen Display, Rear Seat Entertainment System With 2 x Folding 25.90 cm (10.2) HD Screens, 31.24 cm (12.3) Full Colour TFT-LCD Instrument Cluster, Auxiliary Power Points In Rear (X2)
...
Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
"Jaguar Drive Control (Normal / Winter / Dynamic Modes), Adaptive Dynamics and Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL), All Surface Progress Control (ASPC), Front Massage Function with 5 Intensity Settings,, Individual Rear Seats with Seat Back Movement, Seat Back Upper Articulation including Massage with 3 Intensity Settings, Seat Memory including Showroom Positioning for Seat Defaults and Touchscreen Chauffeur Controls, Drop in Footrest, Gloss Shadow Walnut Veneer, Soft Grain Leather Upper Facia with Embossed Centre Armrest, Smart Stowage, t, Auxiliary Power Socket and Armrest,, Driver and Front Passenger Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Illuminated Rear Vanity Mirrors, Rear Business Tables, Electric Rear Window Sunblind & Electric Rear Side Window Blinds, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist
3D Surround Camera, Interactive Driver Display, Clear Exit Monitor, Cruise Control and Speed Limiter, Driver Condition Monitor, Wade Sensing
USB Charger
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar
Gear Shift Indicator
Rear Curtain
Available
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Battery Saver
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Digital Surround Sound System (825 W), 25.40 cm (10) Full Colour Touchscreen Display, Rear Seat Entertainment System with 2 x Folding 25.90 cm (10.2) HD Screens, 31.24 cm (12.3) Full Colour TFT-LCD Instrument Cluster, Auxiliary Power Points in Rear (X2), Pro Services and Wi-Fi HotSpot, InControl Apps
Meridian™ Sound System, Remote1 (eCall, bCall & Remote App), Click and Go Integrated Base Unit, Connected Navigation Pro
Smart Entry
Automatic Climate Control
...
2 Zone
Massage Seats
Front
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front & Rear
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
6
Internal Storage
...
No of Speakers
18
10
Rear Entertainment System
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Electrically Adjustable
Adjustable
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Touch Screen size
...
10
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
...
Lumbar Support
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
...
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Touch Screen
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
...
Air Quality Control
...
2
Tachometer
Dual Trip Meter
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Memory Function Seats
...
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
...
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Adjustable Headrest
...
Seat Lumbar Support
...
Clock
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
USB Auxiliary Input
DVD Playback
Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Automatic Head Lamps
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Head Lights
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sun Roof
Moon Roof

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
2
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
...
Knee Airbags
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
...
Head-Up Display
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
Hill Descent Control
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitor
...
Seat Belts
...
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
...
No of Airbags
...
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
...
Stop / Start & Roll Stability Control (RSC), Twin-Speed Transfer Box (High/Low range), Electronic Traction Control (ETC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Terrain Response, Coil Suspension, Intrusion Sensor, Front Airbags, with Passenger Seat Occupant Detector, Customer Configurable Autolock, Power Operated Child Locks
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Day Night Rear View Mirror
...
Keyless Entry
...
Rear Defogger

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Jaguar XJ

  • Performance
  • Styling
  • Fit and finish
  • Accessories

Land Rover Defender

  • It's bigger
  • better and easier to live with. Up to date tech. Comfier
  • upmarket interiors.

Jaguar XJ

  • Service back up

Land Rover 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.
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Q. Which is good petrol or the diesel variant - XJ?
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Jaguar XJ Vs Land Rover Defender Comparison FAQs

Which car is cheaper Jaguar XJ vs Land Rover Defender?

The Jaguar XJ is cheaper than Land Rover Defender by Rs. 1.23 Crore.

Which car has better mileage Jaguar XJ vs Land Rover Defender?

The Jaguar XJ delivers better mileage 14.47 kmpl.

Which car offers better performance Jaguar XJ vs Land Rover Defender?

For the 50 Special Edition version, 2993 cc Diesel engine of XJ produces 301.73bhp@4000rpm of power and 689Nm@1800rpm of torque. Whereas for the 5.0 130 V8 version, 4998 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 517.63bhp@6000-6500rpm of power and 625Nm@2500-5500rpm of torque

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Jaguar XJ
  • Land Rover Defender
  • Defender
    An Unpolished Gem 

    Exploring adventures in the Land Rover Defender has been an exhilarating experience that few vehicles can match. Its robust design and unmatched off road capabilities make it a perfect companion on rugged terrains. Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged petrol engine that made it powerful with 300 horsepower the Defender does not just tackle obstacles, it charges through them.The interior surprises with a blend of ruggedness and modernity, offering a touchscreen infotainment system alongside durable materials suited for rough use.However, the infotainment system could be more user friendly and the ride in urban settings might feel too stiff for some.

    0
    Anonymous 4 days ago
  • Defender
    These is very good car in 

    These is very good car in all countries look and off-road car this very much good car

    0
    Anonymous 4 days ago
  • Defender
    best looks with unlimited features  

    My uncle had quite recently purchased Land Rover Defender and it really seems to be a lot beneficial to him. He briefed me about this car and his experience with it. Listening to which even i had made up my mind to buy this one on the occasion of Diwali this year.

    0
    Anonymous 6 days ago
  • Defender
    higher than one expected  

    My Land Rover Defender is a perfect off-road SUV known for its iconic design and premium features. Talking about its fuel efficiency it is not the major strength of the Defender due to its powerful engines . It is a premium off-road SUV segment with a high price tag. Overall the Land Rover Defender is a perfect choice for those searching a off-road SUV. However it has a lower fuel efficiency compared to its competitors in the market.

    0
    Anonymous 1 week ago
  • Defender
    An Unpolished Gem 

    Exploring adventures in the Land Rover Defender has been an exhilarating experience that few vehicles can match. Its robust design and unmatched off road capabilities make it a perfect companion on rugged terrains. Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged petrol engine that made it powerful with 300 horsepower the Defender does not just tackle obstacles, it charges through them.The interior surprises with a blend of ruggedness and modernity, offering a touchscreen infotainment system alongside durable materials suited for rough use.However, the infotainment system could be more user friendly and the ride in urban settings might feel too stiff for some.

    0
    Anonymous 1 week ago
  • Defender
    Legendary capability 

    fabulous capabilities and robust looks come together in my favorite auto, the Land Rover Defender. It confidently and fluently navigates any my travelling as an out- road champion. The protector is fluently identifiable on the road because to its Clear shape and sturdy construction, and itsmore advanced technology guarantees a affable and safe ride. My ride experience with the protector is invariably thrilling, whether I am Navigating inured lines and wading through water. It's my faithful mate on all trips, noway matter how delicate, and my love for my auto.

    0
    Anonymous 3 weeks ago
  • Defender
    Unbeatable performance 

    The interior of this luxury SUV is fantastic and the space in this SUV is very great but the thigh support is not good and is only a 2 two doors car which is not very practical. This premium car is made for adventure and the glass area is more in this car and with the big engine the performance is very very strong. The torque and power is like unbeatable and for off roading this luxury SUV is excellent and the commanding position of seating of this car is oustanding and very high.

    0
    Anonymous 3 weeks ago
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