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Land Rover Defender vs Volvo XC40 Recharge

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Basic Info Land Rover Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition OneVolvo XC40 Recharge E80 ultimate
Rating
52 reviews
37 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Volvo
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.79 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 57.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 4367 cc ...
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 626bhp 408bhp
No Of Cylinders 8 ...
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox ... 1-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Volvo XC40 Recharge Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 255/60 R20 F 235/50,R 255/45
Boot Space ... 414 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 5,39,712 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,12,005 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 11.05 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 2.42 Lakh XC40 Recharge Insurance
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Engine Type
Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8
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Motor Power
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402.41 bhp
Engine Displacement
4367 cc
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Battery Capacity
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78 kW
Max Power
626bhp
408bhp
Range
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418 km/charge
Max Torque
750Nm@6000rpm
660Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
Battery Warranty
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8 Years or 160000 km
No Of Cylinders
8
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Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
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1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Kerb Weight
2603 Kg
2205 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
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Regenerative Braking Levels
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Mild Hybrid
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Charging Time
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28 Min - DC -150kW (10-80%)
Fast Charging
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Charging Port
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CCS-II
Charging Time (D.C)
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28 Min 150 kW

Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
4 Sec
4.9 Sec
Fuel Capacity
90 Liters
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Top Speed
240 Km/h
180 Km/h

Suspension Front
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3
Suspension Rear
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4
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
6.42 m
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Tyre Size
255/60 R20
F 235/50,R 255/45
Tyre Type
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Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
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Ventilated Seats
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Additional Interior Features
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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 Seat Headrest
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Digital Cluster
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Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
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Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
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414 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
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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
Trunk Light
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Rear Spoiler
Length*Width*Height
5018*2105*1967 mm3
4425*1873*1651 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2923 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
228 mm
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Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
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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,Ash tray lid
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
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Luggage Hook and Net
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Lane Change Indicator
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Additional Entertainment Features
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12V power outlet and one or two USB ports, speech function, digital service pack, App Store or Google Play, harman kardam sound system, android based google assisted information system, Apple carplay (iphone with wire)
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
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Internal Storage
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No of Speakers
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13
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
Wireless Phone Charging
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Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
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Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
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Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
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Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Front
Driver's Seat Only
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
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Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
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AM/FM Radio
USB Auxiliary Input
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DVD Playback
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Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
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Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Follow me home headlamps
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Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front Door
Sunroof
Panoramic
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Moon Roof
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Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
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Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
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ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
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Hill Descent Control
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
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Engine Immobilizer
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Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
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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
Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
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SOS Button
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RSA
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Live Location
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Remote Vehicle Status Check
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Navigation With Live Traffic
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Live Weather
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Over Speeding Alert
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Remote Ac On Off
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Remote Door Lock Unlock
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Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Defender
  • It's bigger, better and easier to live with
  • Up to date tech
  • Comfier, upmarket interiors
Volvo XC40 Recharge
  • 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 XC40 Recharge
  • On the expensive side of the spectrum, ride quality is a bit stiff, limited retail and service network

Is Volvo XC40 Recharge Better Than Land Rover Defender?

100% users have chosen Volvo XC40 Recharge over Land Rover Defender in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 138 users have also rated Volvo XC40 Recharge 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 XC40 Recharge 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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Land Rover Defender Vs Volvo XC40 Recharge FAQs

Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Volvo XC40 Recharge?
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 XC40 Recharge?
The Volvo XC40 Recharge is cheaper than Defender by Rs. 2.21 Crore.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Volvo XC40 Recharge?
As per the users experiences the Defender has better performance.

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