Defender vs Lexus NX

Last Updated: October 28, 2026

Lexus NX price starts at Rs. 67.59 Lakh, which is Rs. 31.41 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 99.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Defender offers a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the NX delivers 9.5 kmpl. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm and the NX a 2487cc engine producing 187.74bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and NX, the Defender is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the NX stands out for affordability.

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Defender vs NX Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderLexus NX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 99.00 LakhRs. 67.59 Lakh
Mileage 11.5 kmpl9.5 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc2487 cc
Max power 296.3bhp@5500rpm187.74bhp@6000rpm
Top speed 191 Km/h200 Km/h

Defender vs NX Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSELexus NX 350h ExquisiteBMW X3 xDrive 20d M Sport
Rating
54 reviews
13 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Land Rover Lexus BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 99.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 67.59 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 78.20 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 2487 cc 1995 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296.3bhp@5500rpm 187.74bhp@6000rpm 194bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed E-CVT 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Lexus NX Colors
BMW X3 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl 9.5 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available 235/50R20 245/50 R19
Boot Space Not Available 520 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,91,511 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,30,750 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,51,274 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.11 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 2.90 Lakh NX Insurance Rs. 3.31 Lakh X3 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Displacement
1997 cc
2487 cc
1995 cc
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion Battery
Not Available
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol
A25B-FXS
2.0L Diesel
Motor Power
Not Available
134+40kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
2487 cc
1995 cc
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Available
Max Power
296.3bhp@5500rpm
187.74bhp@6000rpm
194bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
239Nm@4300-4500rpm
400Nm@1500-2750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
E-CVT
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
No
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
sequential fuel injection
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1790-1870 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
Not Available
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
7.4 Sec
7.7 Sec
7.7 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
55 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
191 Km/h
200 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
9.5 Kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
11.5 kmpl
Not Available
Not Available
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
20
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
20
19
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Front
Air suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Air suspension
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Air suspension
Air suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.8 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/50R20
245/50 R19
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Accelerator Pedal(Organ Type), Brake Pedal (Pendant Type), Inside Rear View Mirror-EC,Door Scuff Plate,Seat Back Pocket (Front Seat only), Package Tray Trim & tonneau cover, Door Trim Ornament (Wood), Position memory switches, Performance Rod
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
Not Available
12.3
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Not Available
Lighting
Not Available
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Not Available
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Dual Tone Body Colour
Not Available
2
Not Available
Reported Boot Space
499 Litres
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
520
Not Available
Seating Capacity
7
5
5
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
520 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Antenna - Radio +Shark Fin, 3-eye Bi-Beam LED headlamps with auto-leveling system And Headlamp Cleaner, LED turn signal lamps, LED DRL (Daytime Running Lamp) (W/o Cut Switch), LED Front and Rear fog lamps, LED Rear Combination Lamp & Light Bar Lamp End to End, Cornering Lamp, LED High Mount Stop lamp (On Rear Spoiler), Panoramic roof (Slide UV & IR Cut), Roof Rail (Silver), Outside rear view mirror (Auto,EC,Heater)(Visor cover- Body Color), EMT (Extended Mobility Tire), Front Bumper & Grille / Rear Bumper (Normal), Windshield & Front Side glass - Green UV Acoustic, Front, Rear QTR Glass & Back Glass -Green UV, Rear Side Glass -Light Green UV,
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Powered
Boot Opening
Powered
Not Available
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
4660*1865*1670 mm3
4708*1891*1676 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2690 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
195 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Rear seat Power Folding, driver Seat 4-Way Power adjust Lumbar Support, Front Seat Adjuster (Power 8-way), Hybrid Sequential (S-Mode) Shift Matic, EV Mode with Switch, Console front and Rear end panel-4 Type-C USB Ports & 2 DC 12V Accessory Socket, Adaptive Variable Suspension,
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Lexus Navigation system,Lexus Premium Audio, Interior Illumination with 14 colours,
Not Available
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
10
10
15
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Yes
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Antenna - Radio +Shark Fin, 3-eye Bi-Beam LED headlamps with auto-leveling system And Headlamp Cleaner, LED turn signal lamps, LED DRL (Daytime Running Lamp) (W/o Cut Switch), LED Front and Rear fog lamps, LED Rear Combination Lamp & Light Bar Lamp End to End, Cornering Lamp, LED High Mount Stop lamp (On Rear Spoiler), Panoramic roof (Slide UV & IR Cut), Roof Rail (Silver), Outside rear view mirror (Auto,EC,Heater)(Visor cover- Body Color), EMT (Extended Mobility Tire), Front Bumper & Grille / Rear Bumper (Normal), Windshield & Front Side glass - Green UV Acoustic, Front, Rear QTR Glass & Back Glass -Green UV, Rear Side Glass -Light Green UV,
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Auxillary Input
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
13.1 inch
14 Inch
14.9 inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Yes
Subwoofer
Yes
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
No
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
All Windows
Not Available
Driver
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Color head-up display- touch tracing operation, Pre-Collision System (PCS) Vehicle Detection with Alarm Only - Stationary / Preceding Vehicle Only, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (Adaptive -Full Speed Range), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beam (AHB), Adaptive High-beam System(AHS), Clearance sonar, RCTA - Rear Crossing Traffic Alert and RCD -Rear Camera Detection, TSC (Trailer Sway Control), ACA (Active Cornering Assist), Pitch and Bounce Control, Vehicle Motion Control -Logitudinal Control, Parking Brake- EPB with Brakehold, Front and Rear Seat Belt - 3 Point ELR (Emergency Locking Retraction) TR (Tension Reducer); Middle seat -3 point ELR, Anti Theft System (Silen, Glass,Sensor,Angle ), 8 SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)Airbags ( Dual-stage (Driver),Single-stage (Front passenger),knee airbag (Driver), side airbags (Front sea
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Both
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes

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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
E Manual
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

grossWeight
3200 kg
2380
Not Available
frontTread
Not Available
1605 mm
Not Available
rearTread
Not Available
1625 mm
Not Available
rearLegroom
975 mm
Not Available
Not Available
frontLegroom
993 mm
Not Available
Not Available
rearHeadroom
1025 mm
Not Available
Not Available
frontHeadroom
1032 mm
Not Available
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 Defender Better Than Lexus NX?

50% users have chosen Land Rover Defender over Lexus NX in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 111 users have also rated Land Rover Defender and Lexus NX on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety 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 Defender NX
Mileage 4.3 3.0
Performance 4.7 3.0
Comfort 4.8 5.0
Maintenance 4.1 3.0
Safety 4.8 3.0
Features 4.7 3.0
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Defender Vs Lexus NX Vs BMW X3 FAQs

Which car is best between Defender vs Lexus NX?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Defender vs Lexus NX?
The Lexus NX is cheaper than Defender by ₹31.41 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Defender vs Lexus NX?
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 350h Exquisite version, 2487 cc Petrol engine of NX produces 187.74bhp@6000rpm of power and 239Nm@4300-4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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