Defender vs Land Rover Discovery

Last Updated: August 13, 2026

Defender price starts at Rs. 1.07 Crore, which is Rs. 18.25 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Land Rover Discovery, priced at Rs. 1.25 Crore. In terms of mileage, the Defender offers a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the Discovery delivers 12.37 kmpl. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm and the Discovery a 2996cc engine producing 296.36bhp@4000rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and Discovery, the Discovery is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Defender stands out for affordability.

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Defender vs Discovery Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderLand Rover Discovery
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.07 CroreRs. 1.25 Crore
Mileage 11.5 kmpl12.37 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc2996 cc
Max power 296.3bhp@5500rpm296.36bhp@4000rpm
Top speed 191 Km/hNot Available

Defender vs Discovery Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSELand Rover Discovery 3.0 Diesel S
Rating
54 reviews
29 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.25 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 2996 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296.3bhp@5500rpm 296.36bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Not Available
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Land Rover Discovery Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl 12.37 Kmpl
Boot Space Not Available 123 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,42,290 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 5.12 Lakh Discovery Insurance
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Displacement
1997 cc
2996 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
2996 cc
Max Power
296.3bhp@5500rpm
296.36bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
650Nm@1500-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
Not Available
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
Not Available
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
No
No
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2509 Kg
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available

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

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

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Lighting
Not Available
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
123 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Roof Carrier
Not Available
2
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
2
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
4956*2220*1888 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2923 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front & Rear
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Semi
Internal Storage
Not Available
Yes
No of Speakers
10
Not Available
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
2
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
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
13.1 inch
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
MirrorLink
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
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
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
No
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front & Rear
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
2
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
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
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Not Available
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
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

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

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

grossWeight
3200 kg
Not Available

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 Discovery Better Than Land Rover Defender?

62% users have chosen Land Rover Discovery over Land Rover Defender in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 137 users have also rated Land Rover Discovery and Land Rover Defender on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Land Rover Defender has out rated Land Rover Discovery on all the rating factors.
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 Discovery Defender
Mileage 3.4 4.3
Performance 4.2 4.7
Comfort 4.2 4.8
Maintenance 3.8 4.1
Safety 4.2 4.8
Features 4.2 4.7
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Land Rover Defender Vs Land Rover Discovery FAQs

Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Discovery?
Defender has out rated Land Rover Discovery on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Discovery?
The Defender is cheaper than Land Rover Discovery by ₹18.25 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Discovery?
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. Whereas for the 3.0 Diesel S version, 2996 cc Diesel engine of Discovery produces 296.36bhp@4000rpm of power and 650Nm@1500-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Defender has better performance.

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