Defender vs Renault KWID

Last Updated: August 2, 2026

Renault KWID price starts at Rs. 4.53 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.02 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 1.07 Crore. In terms of mileage, the Defender offers a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the KWID delivers 21.46 kmpl. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm and the KWID a 999cc engine producing 68bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and KWID, the KWID is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Defender stands out for performance.

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Defender vs KWID Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderRenault KWID
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.07 CroreRs. 4.53 Lakh
Mileage 11.5 kmpl21.46 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc999 cc
Max power 296.3bhp@5500rpm68bhp@5500rpm
Top speed 191 Km/hNot Available

Defender vs KWID Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSERenault KWID Evolution
Rating
54 reviews
312 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 4.53 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 296.3bhp@5500rpm 68bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 8-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type AWD FWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Renault KWID Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl 21.46 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available 165/70
Boot Space Not Available 279 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 8,761 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 10,626 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 23,771 KWID Insurance
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Displacement
1997 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
1.0 SCe
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
999 cc
Max Power
296.3bhp@5500rpm
68bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
92.5Nm@4250rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
8-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.4 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
28 Liters
Top Speed
191 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
21.46 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
18 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
11.5 kmpl
21 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
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
4.9
Tyre Size
Not Available
165/70
Wheel Size
Not Available
14
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Sami
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
279
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
279 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Powered
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
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
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
3731*1579*1474 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
184 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
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
2 Zone
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
No of Speakers
10
2
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front Only
Auxillary Input
Not Available
No
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
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
13.1 inch
8 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Quality Control
No
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
No
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
No
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
rear seat belt reminder
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
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
No
Side Airbag
Yes
No

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
Yes
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
Yes

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
Renault KWID
  • Funky and muscular styling is attractive
  • Long features list makes it a great VFM proposition
  • Compact dimensions and light controls make it easy to drive in the city
  • New safety features
  • Single 1.0-litre engine option is BSVI Phase-2 compliant
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
Renault KWID
  • Engines lack punch especially out on the highway
  • AMT is sluggish
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is better between Renault KWID and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios?
  • Renault Kwid is a strong car. It is funky and muscular looking and comes with a decent amount of features. On the other hand, Going over speed breakers or potholes, you’ll find that the Nios never once breaks its composure, if the family man wants to feel like a young boy again and escape the monotony of city commutes, the Nios Turbo is the perfect tool for that. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you `to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. Which car to choose, KWID, Santro or Wagon R?
  • All the three cars are good in their forte. The Kwid is a great first car, looks great and sports some nice features but the driving experience isn't the best. Whereas, Hyundai Santro has a smooth engine, easy-to-drive, well-equipped top-end variant, interior quality from a class-above. On the other hand, the Wagon R continues to be a sensible practical hatchback. It’s now stronger, more feature-loaded, more powerful and safer. Importantly, the prices have not gone up substantially. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. What is the difference between kwid RXL and RXT
  • The RXT variant is available with more features in comparison to the RXL variant. The RXT variant is equipped with Single DIN Stereo with Radio AM/FM, MP3, Media NAV, Roof Mic, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Pollen filter, HVAC control function - 4 speed
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Land Rover Defender Vs Renault KWID FAQs

Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Renault KWID?
Defender has out rated Renault KWID on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Renault KWID?
The Renault KWID is cheaper than Defender by ₹1.02 Crore.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Renault KWID?
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 Evolution version, 999 cc Petrol engine of KWID produces 68bhp@5500rpm of power and 92.5Nm@4250rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Defender has better performance.

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