Defender vs Toyota Vellfire

Last Updated: August 9, 2026

Defender price starts at Rs. 1.07 Crore, which is Rs. 12.73 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Toyota Vellfire, priced at Rs. 1.20 Crore. In terms of mileage, the Defender offers a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the Vellfire delivers 16 kmpl. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm and the Vellfire a 2487cc engine producing 190.42bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and Vellfire, the Defender is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Vellfire stands out for mileage.

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Defender vs Vellfire Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderToyota Vellfire
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.07 CroreRs. 1.20 Crore
Mileage 11.5 kmpl16 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc2487 cc
Max power 296.3bhp@5500rpm190.42bhp@6000rpm
Top speed 191 Km/h170 Km/h

Defender vs Vellfire Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSEToyota Vellfire HiMG M9 Presidential Limo
Rating
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Brand Name Land Rover Toyota MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.20 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 79.95 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 2487 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars MUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296.3bhp@5500rpm 190.42bhp@6000rpm 242bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed CVT Single Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD FWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Toyota Vellfire Colors
MG Motor M9 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl Not Available Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available 225/55 R19 Not Available
Boot Space Not Available 148 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,31,620 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,54,655 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 4.91 Lakh Vellfire Insurance Rs. 3.24 Lakh M9 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1997 cc
2487 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
2.5-litre a Hybrid
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
2487 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
90 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
296.3bhp@5500rpm
190.42bhp@6000rpm
242bhp
Range
Not Available
Not Available
548 km/charge
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
240Nm@4296-4500rpm
350Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
CVT
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
No
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Yes
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Not Available
ECO | CITY | SPORT
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Not Available
Charging Time
Not Available
Not Available
90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)
Fast Charging
Not Available
No
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
Not Available
10Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
Not Available
90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
7.4 Sec
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
60 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
191 Km/h
170 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (City)
Not Available
16 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
11.5 kmpl
18.28 kmpl
Not Available
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
Not Available
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
19
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
19
19
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
2
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.9 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/55 R19
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
Not Available
7
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
14
64
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
7
7
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
148 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Outside Rear View Mirror
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
No
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Electronic
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Dual Pane
Dual Pane
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
5005*1850*1950 mm3
5200*2000*1800 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
3000 mm
3200 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Not Available
Powered Boss Mode
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay, 13 Jbl Speakers (Including Subwoofer And Amplifier)
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Available
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Rear
Rear
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front & Rear
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
All
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
10
15
13
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Type-C: 5
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
Memory Outside Rear View Mirror
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Auxillary Input
Not Available
Yes
No
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
13.1 inch
13.97 inch
12.3 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
Yes
No
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
13.97
Not Available
Air Quality Control
No
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
Yes
3
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front & Rear
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
4
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
4
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Not Available
7 Airbags,Electronic Stability Program,360-degree Camera,TPMS,All 4 Disc Brakes,Electronic Parking Brake & AutoHold .ISOFIX,ENCAP 5 STAR
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Save Route Place
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
3200 kg
Not Available
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Defender
  • It's bigger, better and easier to live with
  • Up to date tech
  • Comfier, upmarket interiors
Toyota Vellfire
  • Reclining Ottoman seats that feel like a moving spa with the massage and ventilation functions ON
  • Superb NVH levels and hybrid smoothness
  • Spacious, luxurious second row that makes rivals feel cramped
  • Loaded with features, especially for rear passengers
  • Impressively frugal for its size, thanks to hybrid tech Grabs attention everywhere you go
  • Comfort and convenience is in abundance
  • Resale value, relatively low service cost and reliability of a Toyota
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
Toyota Vellfire
  • Not exciting to drive; performance is adequate at best
  • Third row folding mechanism reduces boot practicality and is cumbersome
  • Being a CBU, availability is scarce, currently at more than 2 months

Is Land Rover Defender Better Than Toyota Vellfire?

73% users have chosen Land Rover Defender over Toyota Vellfire in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 127 users have also rated Land Rover Defender and Toyota Vellfire 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 performance in your car. But Toyota Vellfire is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance, safety and features.
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 Vellfire Defender
Mileage 4.3 4.5
Performance 4.7 4.5
Comfort 4.8 5.0
Maintenance 4.1 4.5
Safety 4.8 5.0
Features 4.7 5.0
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Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Toyota Vellfire?
As per the users experiences Defender is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your car. But Toyota Vellfire is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Toyota Vellfire?
The Defender is cheaper than Toyota Vellfire by ₹12.73 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Toyota Vellfire?
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 Hi version, 2487 cc Petrol engine of Vellfire produces 190.42bhp@6000rpm of power and 240Nm@4296-4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Defender has better performance.

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