Defender vs Porsche Macan

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Porsche Macan price starts at Rs. 89.65 Lakh, which is Rs. 46.25 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 1.36 Crore. In terms of mileage, the Defender offers a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the Macan delivers 10.2 kmpl. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 2997cc engine producing 345bhp@4000rpm and the Macan a 1984cc engine producing 261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and Macan, the Defender is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Macan stands out for affordability and top speed.

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Defender vs Macan Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderPorsche Macan
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.36 CroreRs. 89.65 Lakh
Mileage 11.5 kmpl10.2 kmpl
Engine 2997 cc1984 cc
Max power 345bhp@4000rpm261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm
Top speed 191 Km/h232 Km/h

Defender vs Macan Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 3.0 l Diesel 110 X-Dynamic HSEPorsche Macan Standard
Rating
54 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Porsche
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.36 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 89.65 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2997 cc 1984 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 345bhp@4000rpm 261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 7-Speed PDK
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Porsche Macan Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 Kmpl 10.2 kmpl
Boot Space Not Available 458 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. 2,62,892 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,73,424 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 5.53 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 3.75 Lakh Macan Insurance
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Displacement
2997 cc
1984 cc
Engine Type
3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV
Twin-Turbocharged Engine
Engine Displacement
2997 cc
1984 cc
Max Power
345bhp@4000rpm
261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm
Max Torque
700Nm@1500-3000rpm
400Nm@1800-4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
7-Speed PDK
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
No
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1845 Kg
Bore X Stroke
Not Available
82.5X92.8mm
Turbo Charger
Twin
Yes
Super Charge
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
6.4 Sec
6.4 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
65 Liters
Top Speed
191 Km/h
232 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 Kmpl
10.2 kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
6.1 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
10.2 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
12.0 m
Wheel Size
Not Available
R19
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
No
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Lighting
Not Available
LED Headlights
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Not Available
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
Cargo Volume
Not Available
458litres
Seating Capacity
6
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
458 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response
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
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
No
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Tinted Glass
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
Not Available
No
Outside Temperature Display
Not Available
Yes
Smoke Headlamps
Not Available
No
Removable Convertible Top
Not Available
No
Roof Carrier
Not Available
No
Clutch Lock
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
No
Roof Rails
Yes
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
4726*2097*1621 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
202 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
The 8-way comfort seats with electric adjustment of seat height, squab and backrest angle, fore/aft position(driver and passenger)
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Sound System
Sound Package Plus with 150-watt output
Smart Entry
Not Available
No
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Drive Modes
Not Available
2
Internal Storage
Not Available
No
No of Speakers
10
10
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
4
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
Not Available
No
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Meridian Sound System
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response
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
Audio System Remote Control
Not Available
No
CD Changer
Not Available
No
CD Player
Not Available
No
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
Not Available
No
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Power Door Locks
Not Available
Yes
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
No
Remote Trunk Opener
Not Available
No
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
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
10.9
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Not Available
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
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
DVD Playback
Not Available
No
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
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
No
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
2
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
No
Crash Sensor
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
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
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
No
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
Not Available
Yes
Engine Check Warning
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
Not Available
No
Side Impact Beams
Not Available
Yes
Front Impact Beams
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
No
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
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
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

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
2510

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 Porsche Macan?

57% users have chosen Land Rover Defender over Porsche Macan in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 105 users have also rated Land Rover Defender and Porsche Macan 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 safety and features in your car. But Porsche Macan is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and 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 Defender Macan
Mileage 4.3 5.0
Performance 4.7 5.0
Comfort 4.8 5.0
Maintenance 4.1 5.0
Safety 4.8 4.5
Features 4.7 4.5
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Land Rover Defender Vs Porsche Macan FAQs

Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Porsche Macan?
As per the users experiences Defender is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety and features in your car. But Porsche Macan is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Porsche Macan?
The Porsche Macan is cheaper than Defender by ₹46.25 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Porsche Macan?
For the 3.0 l Diesel 110 X-Dynamic HSE version, 2997 cc Diesel engine of Defender produces 345bhp@4000rpm of power and 700Nm@1500-3000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Standard version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Macan produces 261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm of power and 400Nm@1800-4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Defender has better performance.

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