Defender vs Volvo XC90

Last Updated: August 9, 2026

Volvo XC90 price starts at Rs. 97.80 Lakh, which is Rs. 9.20 Lakh 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 XC90 delivers 12.35 kmpl. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm and the XC90 a 1969cc engine producing 247bhp. If you're deciding between the Defender and XC90, the Defender is the better pick for performance and top speed, while the XC90 stands out for affordability and mileage.

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Defender vs XC90 Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderVolvo XC90
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.07 CroreRs. 97.80 Lakh
Mileage 11.5 kmpl12.35 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc1969 cc
Max power 296.3bhp@5500rpm247bhp
Top speed 191 Km/h180 Km/h

Defender vs XC90 Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSEVolvo XC90 B5 AWD
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Brand Name Land Rover Volvo
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 97.80 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1969 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296.3bhp@5500rpm 247bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Not Available
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Volvo XC90 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl 12.35 Kmpl
Boot Space Not Available 680 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 238 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. 1,89,189 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 4.06 Lakh XC90 Insurance
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Displacement
1997 cc
1969 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1969 cc
Max Power
296.3bhp@5500rpm
247bhp
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
360Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
Not Available
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
2

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.4 Sec
7.7 Sec
Top Speed
191 Km/h
180 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
12.35 Kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
11.5 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
20
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
3
3
Suspension Rear
4
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
12 m
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Soft load net stored in bag, Grocery bag holder, Sillmoulding 'Volvo' metal illuminated, Crystal Gear lever knob, Artificial Leather Steering wheel, 3 spoke, with uni deco inlays. Leather covered dashboard, Illuminated vanity mirrors in sunvisor LH / RH side, Armrest with cupholder and storage LH/RH side in third row, Sun blind, Ventilated Nappa leather upholstery, Pilot Assist,Collision Mitigation Support, front
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1874 Litres
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Prep for Illuminated Running Boards, LED headlights with automatic bending, Foglights in front spoiler, Colour coordinated rear view mirror, Colour coordinated door handles, Bright decor side windows, Bright integrated roof rails, Cargo opening scuff plate - metal, Automatically dimmed inner and exterior mirrors, Panoramic sunroof with power operation, Laminated side windows, High positioned rear brake lights
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Smoke Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Carrier
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
238 mm
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
4953*2140*1773 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2984 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
12V outlet in luggage area, Power Operated Tailgate, Backrest massage, front seats, Power cushion extension driver and passenger side, 4 way power adjustable lumbar support, Power adjustable side support, Power adjustable drivers and passenger seat with memory, engine Stop/Start, 267(Ground clearance (mm) with air suspension), 4-zone Electronic Climate Control, Climate unit, third seat row, Alarmrear side door windows, CLIMATE Air Purifier system with PM 2.5 sensor,Drive mode settings in CSD, Graphical Head-Up Display, Whiplash protection, front seats
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
No
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
5 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
Front
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Semi
Drive Modes
Not Available
Yes
No of Speakers
10
19
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
: 1
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Prep for Illuminated Running Boards, LED headlights with automatic bending, Foglights in front spoiler, Colour coordinated rear view mirror, Colour coordinated door handles, Bright decor side windows, Bright integrated roof rails, Cargo opening scuff plate - metal, Automatically dimmed inner and exterior mirrors, Panoramic sunroof with power operation, Laminated side windows, High positioned rear brake lights
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
No
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
11.2 inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
No
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front
Front & Rear
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
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
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
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
Yes
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
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
No
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Air Purifier system with PM 2.5 sensor, Interior motion sensor for Alarm, Inclination sensor for Alarm, Key remote control high level, Power child lock, rear side doors, Central lock switch with diode in front and rear doors, EBL Flashing Brake Light and Hazard Warning, EBL, Flashing Brake Light and Hazard Warning, Intelligent Driver Information System
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
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

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
Not Available
Yes
Speed Assist System
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
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
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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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Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Volvo XC90?
The Volvo XC90 is cheaper than Defender by ₹9.20 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Volvo XC90?
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 B5 AWD version, 1969 cc Petrol engine of XC90 produces 247bhp of power and 360Nm of torque

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