Defender vs Lexus RX

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Defender price starts at Rs. 97.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 13.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Lexus RX, priced at Rs. 1.10 Crore. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 4395cc engine producing 626bhp@5855-7000rpm and the RX a 2393cc engine producing 268bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and RX, the Defender is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Defender vs RX Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderLexus RX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 97.00 LakhRs. 1.10 Crore
Mileage 11.5 kmplNot Available
Engine 4395 cc2393 cc
Max power 626bhp@5855-7000rpm268bhp@6000rpm
Top speed 210 Km/h210 Km/h

Defender vs RX Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition OneLexus RX 500h F SPORT Lexus Premium System
Rating
54 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Lexus
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.62 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.10 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 4395 cc 2393 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 626bhp@5855-7000rpm 268bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 8 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 6-Speed AT
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Lexus RX Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available 235/50 R21
Boot Space Not Available 505 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 Not Available
Rs. 2,12,790 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 10.39 Lakh Defender Insurance RX Insurance
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Displacement
4395 cc
2393 cc
Battery Type
Not Available
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Engine Type
Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8
2.4L in-line Twin Cam Turbocharger (T24A
Motor Power
Not Available
85.82bhp kW
Engine Displacement
4395 cc
2393 cc
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent magnet
Max Power
626bhp@5855-7000rpm
268bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
750Nm@1800-5855rpm
460Nm@2000-3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
8
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
6-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
D-4ST
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2100-2140 Kg
Turbo Charger
No
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
65 Liters
Top Speed
210 Km/h
210 Km/h
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
Not Available
Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Gas-filled shock absorbers,Stabilizer bar
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated discs
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.5 m
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/50 R21
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Automatic anti-glare mirror ( Electro chromatic ), Optitron meters, Color TFT multi-information display, Color Head-up Display; touch tracing operation, Vanity mirrors and lamps, Multi-Color ambient illumination, Lexus Climate Concierge, Exclusive front seats, trim, dimpled leather steering wheel, dimpled leather shift knob, meters, aluminum pedals and footrest, and scuff plates
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Lighting
Not Available
DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Ambient light
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
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
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
505 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
LED turn signal lamps, Windshield green glass; UV-cut function, acoustic glass, Front door window glass; Green glass, UV-cut function, acoustic glass, water-repellent glass, Rear door, rear quarter window and back door glass; Green glass, UV-cut function, Panoramic roof; power sunshade, one-touch mode with jam protection system, Door mirrors:- Heater, Infrared, Door handles: e-latch system, foot area illumination, door handle illumination, Exclusive seamless grille and side grille, Exclusive rear lower bumper, rear bumper molding, rocker molding, front fender emblems, door window frame molding, aluminum wheels and tires
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
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
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4813*2105*1995 mm3
4890*1920*1695 mm3
Wheelbase
3023 mm
2750 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
Audio - Mark Levinson with 15 Speaker & Sub-woofer
Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Auto air conditioning system: 3-zone independent temperature controls, clean air filter with pollen and odor removal function, fresh air automatic switching system with exhaust gas detection function, nanoeX, Luggage space: one touch roll-up tonneau cover, steering wheel control touch switches, Hybrid Sequential Shift Matic, Drive mode select, Trail mode, Position memory switches (Front seats); 3-memory, Inside door handles; e-latch system, Panoramic view Monitor, Dynamic rear Wheel Steering, Connected technology, USB ports; 2 Type C (Instrument panel), 1 Type A and 1 Type C (Front console box), 2 Type C (Console rear end), 8-way power front seats with 2-way power lumbar support and driver’s seat, up/down/forward/backward headrest adjustment, Rear Seat Adjuster, Reclining Power, Power folding rear seats
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
14-inch EMV (Electro Multi-Vision) touch display; Apple CarPlay and Wired Android Auto compatible, Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound System; 21 speakers, Clari-Fi,QLS
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
No of Speakers
14
9
Adjustable Steering
4
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
LED turn signal lamps, Windshield green glass; UV-cut function, acoustic glass, Front door window glass; Green glass, UV-cut function, acoustic glass, water-repellent glass, Rear door, rear quarter window and back door glass; Green glass, UV-cut function, Panoramic roof; power sunshade, one-touch mode with jam protection system, Door mirrors:- Heater, Infrared, Door handles: e-latch system, foot area illumination, door handle illumination, Exclusive seamless grille and side grille, Exclusive rear lower bumper, rear bumper molding, rocker molding, front fender emblems, door window frame molding, aluminum wheels and tires
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
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
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
13.1 inch
14 Inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
3
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
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
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Rear
Not Available
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
10
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
EPB (Electric Parking Brake) with Brake hold, Lexus Safety System + 3, Pre collision System (PCS) Vehicle detection with braking - Stationary / Preceding Vehicle only, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control Full Speed range, Lane Tracing Assist ( LTA), Lane Departure Alert ( LDA), Adaptive High-beam System(AHS), Automatic High Beam ( AHB), SEA (Safe Exit Assist) with door opening control, SRS airbag system, CRS (child Restraint system) top tether anchors (outboard rear seats)
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
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

Remote Engine Start Stop
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
3230 kg
2750

Pros and Cons

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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
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Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Lexus RX?
The Defender is cheaper than Lexus RX by ₹13.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Lexus RX?
For the 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One version, 4395 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 626bhp@5855-7000rpm of power and 750Nm@1800-5855rpm of torque. Whereas for the 500h F SPORT Lexus Premium System version, 2393 cc Petrol engine of RX produces 268bhp@6000rpm of power and 460Nm@2000-3000rpm of torque

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