Jeep Wrangler vs Defender

Last Updated: September 13, 2026

Jeep Wrangler price starts at Rs. 66.20 Lakh, which is Rs. 40.80 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 1.07 Crore. In terms of mileage, the Wrangler offers a claimed 11.4 kmpl, while the Defender delivers 11.5 kmpl. On the performance front, the Wrangler uses a 1995cc engine producing 268.20bhp@5250rpm and the Defender a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the Wrangler and Defender, the Defender is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Wrangler stands out for affordability.

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Wrangler vs Defender Comparison Summary

Specification Jeep WranglerDefender
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 66.20 LakhRs. 1.07 Crore
Mileage 11.4 kmpl11.5 kmpl
Engine 1995 cc1997 cc
Max power 268.20bhp@5250rpm296.3bhp@5500rpm
Top speed Not Available191 Km/h

Wrangler vs Defender Key Highlights

Basic Info Jeep Wrangler UnlimitedLand Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE
Rating
1 review
54 reviews
Brand Name Jeep Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 66.20 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1995 cc 1997 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 268.20bhp@5250rpm 296.3bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8 Speed AT 8-Speed
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Colors
Jeep Wrangler Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.4 Kmpl 11.5 kmpl
Tyre Size 255/70 R18 Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,28,061 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.85 Lakh Wrangler Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1995 cc
1997 cc
Engine Type
2.0L Gme T4 Di
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol
Engine Displacement
1995 cc
1997 cc
Max Power
268.20bhp@5250rpm
296.3bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@3000rpm
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
4WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Kerb Weight
2042 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
Not Available
7.4 Sec
Top Speed
Not Available
191 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
11.4 Kmpl
11.5 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
11.5 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
20
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
5
3
Suspension Rear
3
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
255/70 R18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless & Radial
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
7 Inch
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
No
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4867*1894*1853 mm3
4758*2105*1967 mm3
Wheelbase
3007 mm
3022 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
223 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
8-Speaker Sound System With Overhead Sound Bar, Android Auto & Apple Car Play
Meridian Surround Sound System
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
No of Speakers
8
10
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
8-Speaker Sound System With Overhead Sound Bar, Android Auto & Apple Car Play
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
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front Only
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
13.1 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
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
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Trailer Sway Control,Electronic Roll Mitigation,Headlamp Off Time Dely
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
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
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
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
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes

Remote Engine Start Stop
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
Not Available
3200 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Jeep Wrangler
  • Great off-roader
  • Major road-presence that can be taken to another level with official MOPAR accessories
  • Updated interior and new features offer a premium cabin experience appropriate for its price
Defender
  • It's bigger, better and easier to live with
  • Up to date tech
  • Comfier, upmarket interiors
Jeep Wrangler
  • Rear seat comfort is compromised by lack of underthigh support
  • Limited to a single engine option in India and misses out on V6 & V8 engines
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 Jeep Wrangler?

54% users have chosen Land Rover Defender over Jeep Wrangler in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 99 users have also rated Land Rover Defender and Jeep Wrangler 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 mileage, maintenance and features in your car. But Jeep Wrangler is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and safety.
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 Wrangler Defender
Mileage 4.3 1.0
Performance 4.7 5.0
Comfort 4.8 5.0
Maintenance 4.1 1.0
Safety 4.8 5.0
Features 4.7 3.0
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Which car is best between Jeep Wrangler vs Land Rover Defender?
As per the users experiences Jeep Wrangler is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and safety in your car. But Defender is better on the grounds of mileage, maintenance and features.
Which car is cheaper Jeep Wrangler vs Land Rover Defender?
The Jeep Wrangler is cheaper than Defender by ₹40.80 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Jeep Wrangler vs Land Rover Defender?
For the Unlimited version, 1995 cc Petrol engine of Wrangler produces 268.20bhp@5250rpm of power and 400Nm@3000rpm 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 Jeep Wrangler has better performance.

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