Defender vs Volvo EX40

Last Updated: August 27, 2026

Volvo EX40 price starts at Rs. 49.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 58.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 1.07 Crore. In terms of efficiency, the Defender returns a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the EX40 offers a claimed 592 km/charge. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm and the EX40 a 69kWh battery producing 237.99bhp. If you're deciding between the Defender and EX40, the Defender is the better pick for top speed, while the EX40 stands out for affordability.

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Defender vs EX40 Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderVolvo EX40
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.07 CroreRs. 49.00 Lakh
Mileage / Range 11.5 kmpl592 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1997 cc69 kWh
Max power / Motor 296.3bhp@5500rpm237.99bhp
Top speed 191 Km/h180 Km/h

Defender vs EX40 Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSEVolvo EX40 E60 Plus
Rating
54 reviews
37 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Volvo
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 49.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296.3bhp@5500rpm 237.99bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 1-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Volvo EX40 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available F 235/50,R 255/45
Boot Space Not Available 414 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 175 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 94,788 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 2.08 Lakh EX40 Insurance
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Displacement
1997 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-Ion
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
238 hp
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
69 kWh
Max Power
296.3bhp@5500rpm
237.99bhp
Range
Not Available
592 km/charge
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
660Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2205 Kg
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
28 Min 150 kW

Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
7.4 Sec
4.9 Sec
Top Speed
191 Km/h
180 Km/h
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 & Pinio
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
3
3
Suspension Rear
4
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
Not Available
F 235/50,R 255/45
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Ashtray and cigarette lighter, Road Sign Information, Ticket holder, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Auto-dimmed rear view mirrors, 31.24 Cms (12.3 inch) Driver display, charcol connect suede textile/microtech upholstery, Mechenical cushion extension front seat,carpet kit textile,Front tread plates metal recharge,Interior illumination high level,Charcoale roof colur interior
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Lighting
Not Available
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
414
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
414 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Fog lamps with cornering function, Body-coloured covered grille, Door mirror covers, Black Stone, High-gloss black side window trim, Panoramic roof, Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey, Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar, Roof rails, glossy black,, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh,High gloss black decor side window, Handle side door body color keyless and illumination, Black rear view mirror covers,EBL, Flashing brake light and hazard warning, C-Pillar recharge moulding
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Powered
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
175 mm
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
4425*1873*1651 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2923 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Power folding rear head restraints, Clean Zone, air purifier, humidity sensor, Driving range up to 418km. When needed, at home or at work can fast-charge from zero to 80% in around 40 minutes. Fast charging DC up to 150 kW under optimal charging conditions., Key remort control High level, Power adjustable Passenger seat,mechanical chudhion extension front seat,mechanical release fold 2nd row rear seat, power foldable rear headrest from centre stack display,Waste bin in front of armrest,Tunnel console high glos black,One Pedal Drive option, Air Purifier System with PM 2.5 sensor
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Google Assistant, Google Play, Google Maps, 250W High Performing Sound System,12V power outlet and one or two USB ports, speech function,, App Store or Google Play,
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Internal Storage
Not Available
Yes
No of Speakers
10
8
Adjustable Steering
4
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Fog lamps with cornering function, Body-coloured covered grille, Door mirror covers, Black Stone, High-gloss black side window trim, Panoramic roof, Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey, Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar, Roof rails, glossy black,, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh,High gloss black decor side window, Handle side door body color keyless and illumination, Black rear view mirror covers,EBL, Flashing brake light and hazard warning, C-Pillar recharge moulding
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
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
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
9 Inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
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
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front 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
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Passenger airbag cut-off switch, Park assist, front, rear and sides, Lane Keeping Aid (speeds above 65 km/h.), Oncoming Lane Mitigation (Active between 60 and 140 km/h), Road Sign Information, ISOFIX mounting points, rear seat, Cross-traffic alert, Volvo Cars app, Google built-in, Interior motion sensor for alarm, Inclinaion sensor for alarm, Diode in front door,Tempered glass, side & rear windows, Collision Mitigation support rear, Blind spot information system with cross traffic alert, curtains airbag
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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

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
Volvo EX40
  • Arguably the best looking amongst its rivals, brilliant in-cabin experience, advanced radar-guided safety tech, refined petrol engine
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
Volvo EX40
  • On the expensive side of the spectrum, ride quality is a bit stiff, limited retail and service network

Is Volvo EX40 Better Than Land Rover Defender?

100% users have chosen Volvo EX40 over Land Rover Defender in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 141 users have also rated Volvo EX40 and Land Rover Defender on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Land Rover Defender is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety. On the basis of features user have rated both the cars equally.
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 EX40 Defender
Mileage 3.5 4.3
Performance 3.2 4.7
Comfort 4.0 4.8
Maintenance 3.5 4.1
Safety 4.3 4.8
Features 4.7 4.7
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Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Volvo EX40?
As per the users experiences Defender is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. On the basis of features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Volvo EX40?
The Volvo EX40 is cheaper than Defender by ₹58.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Volvo EX40?
As per the users experiences the Defender has better performance.

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