Defender vs Tata Aeris

Last Updated: October 10, 2026

Tata Aeris price starts at Rs. 5.30 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.02 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 1.07 Crore. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm and the Aeris a 1199cc engine producing 85bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and Aeris, the Defender is the better pick for performance, while the Aeris stands out for affordability.

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Defender vs Aeris Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderTata Aeris
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.07 CroreRs. 5.30 Lakh
Mileage 11.5 kmplNot Available
Engine 1997 cc1199 cc
Max power 296.3bhp@5500rpm85bhp@6000rpm
Top speed 191 Km/hNot Available

Defender vs Aeris Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSETata Aeris Smart Petrol MT
Rating
54 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 5.30 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1199 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 296.3bhp@5500rpm 85bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 8-Speed 5-Speed MT
Drive Type AWD FWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Tata Aeris Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available 175/65 R14
Boot Space Not Available 419 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 10,252 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 32,260 Aeris Insurance
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Displacement
1997 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol
1.2L Revotron
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1199 cc
Max Power
296.3bhp@5500rpm
85bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
113Nm@3300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
8-Speed
5-Speed MT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
No
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.4 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
35 Liters
Top Speed
191 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
11.5 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Wheels Type
Not Available
Steel without Cover
Suspension Front
Air suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
Not Available
175/65 R14
Wheel Size
Not Available
14
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Not Available
Reported Boot Space
499 Litres
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
419 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
No
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Powered
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
No
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
3995*1684*1532 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
170 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
No
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
No
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
No
No of Speakers
10
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Height only
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
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
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
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Quality Control
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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 Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
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
All Windows
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
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
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Corner Stability Control
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
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
No
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

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
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
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Land Rover Defender Vs Tata Aeris FAQs

Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Tata Aeris?
As per the users experiences Defender is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance and features in your car. But Tata Aeris is better on the grounds of performance and safety. On the basis of mileage and comfort user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Tata Aeris?
The Tata Aeris is cheaper than Defender by ₹1.02 Crore.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Tata Aeris?
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 Smart Petrol MT version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Aeris produces 85bhp@6000rpm of power and 113Nm@3300rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Defender has better performance.

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