Defender vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Last Updated: September 14, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga price starts at Rs. 8.80 Lakh, which is Rs. 88.20 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 97.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Defender offers a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the Ertiga delivers 20.51 kmpl. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 4395cc engine producing 626bhp@5855-7000rpm and the Ertiga a 1462cc engine producing 101.64bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and Ertiga, the Ertiga is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Defender stands out for performance.

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Defender vs Ertiga Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderMaruti Suzuki Ertiga
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 97.00 LakhRs. 8.80 Lakh
Mileage 11.5 kmpl20.51 kmpl
Engine 4395 cc1462 cc
Max power 626bhp@5855-7000rpm101.64bhp@6000rpm
Top speed 210 Km/hNot Available

Defender vs Ertiga Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition OneMaruti Ertiga Lxi
Rating
54 reviews
198 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.62 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 8.80 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 4395 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars MUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 626bhp@5855-7000rpm 101.64bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 8 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 8-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type AWD FWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl 20.51 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available 185/65 R15
Boot Space Not Available 209 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 17,023 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 26,088 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 10.39 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 44,234 Ertiga Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
4395 cc
1462 cc
Engine Type
4.4 Litre P635 V8 Petrol
K15C Smart Hybrid
Engine Displacement
4395 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
626bhp@5855-7000rpm
101.64bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
750Nm@1800-5855rpm
139Nm@4300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
8
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
8-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1150-1205 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
45 Liters
Top Speed
210 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
20.51 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.2 m
Tyre Size
Not Available
185/65 R15
Wheel Size
Not Available
15
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Semi
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
209 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Powered
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4813*2105*1995 mm3
4395*1735*1690 mm3
Wheelbase
3023 mm
2740 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
No of Speakers
14
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Not 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
No
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
No
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
13.1 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
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

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
No
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
No
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Suzuki Heartect Platform
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
1 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
2 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
3
No
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

Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
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
No
Valet Mode
Yes
No
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
No

grossWeight
3230 kg
1760 kg

Warranty Time
Not Available
2 Years
Warranty Distance
Not Available
40000 Kms

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Defender
  • It's bigger, better and easier to live with
  • Up to date tech
  • Comfier, upmarket interiors
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
  • Looks better
  • Four airbags in the top-end variant
  • 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters
  • CNG is available with more features
  • Claimed efficiency gets a slight boost
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
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
  • Not much change to the exterior
  • Power numbers have dropped slightly
  • Prices have jumped up

Is Land Rover Defender Better Than Maruti Ertiga?

50% users have chosen Land Rover Defender over Maruti Ertiga in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 532 users have also rated Land Rover Defender and Maruti Ertiga 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, performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Ertiga is better on the grounds of maintenance.
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 Ertiga Defender
Mileage 4.3 4.0
Performance 4.7 4.2
Comfort 4.8 4.2
Maintenance 4.1 4.2
Safety 4.8 3.6
Features 4.7 3.9
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is a better option: Maruti Ertiga or Maruti XL6?
  • The Ertiga is still one of the most sensible family cars to buy on a budget. It is a very comfortable 7-seater family car with high fuel efficiency. On the other hand, the updates to the XL6 make it a better family MPV. Especially the added safety and convenience features are a welcome addition. The redesigned front face packs more attitude and offers a better road presence with new safety and premium features are a welcome addition. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. What is the difference between Ertiga ZXI and Ertiga ZXI Plus?
  • Reverse Camera is only for ZXI Plus model
  • Ertiga ZXI and ZXI Plus come with almost the same features, only one feature is different which is Cruise Control over the ZXI variant.

Land Rover Defender Vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga FAQs

Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
As per the users experiences Defender is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is better on the grounds of maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is cheaper than Defender by ₹88.20 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
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 Lxi version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Ertiga produces 101.64bhp@6000rpm of power and 139Nm@4300rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Defender has better performance.

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