Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Land Rover Defender - Which One Should You Buy

Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Land Rover Defender Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Defender Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar comes in 2 variants. Engine options include Diesel and Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹87.50 Lakh. The cheapest variant, 2.0 l Diesel Autobiography, costs ₹87.50 Lakh, while the top-end variant, 2.0 l Petrol Autobiography, is priced at ₹87.50 Lakh. The Land Rover Defender comes in 14 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹1.07 Cr. The cheapest variant, 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE, costs ₹1.07 Cr, while the top-end variant, 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One, is priced at ₹2.62 Cr.

Specification	Land Rover Range Rover Velar	Land Rover Defender
Price	₹87.50 Lakh	₹107.00 Lakh
Engine	1997 cc TD4 Engine Diesel	1997 cc 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine Petrol
Mileage	15.8 kmpl	-
Transmission	8-Speed AT	8-Speed

Price

₹87.50 Lakh

₹107.00 Lakh

Engine

1997 cc TD4 Engine Diesel

1997 cc 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine Petrol

Mileage

15.8 kmpl

Transmission

8-Speed AT

8-Speed

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

₹ 87.50 Lakh

2.0 l Diesel Autobiography

Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.07 Cr

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Pros & Cons

Engine and Performance

Max Power

150bhp@3 750-4 000rpm

296.3bhp@5500rpm

Max Torque

430Nm@1750-2500rpm

400Nm@1500-4000rpm

Displacement

1997 cc

No. of Cylinders

Battery Saver

Performance Specifications

Acceleration

8.2

7.4

Drive Mode Types

ECO | CITY | SPORT

Paddle Shifters

Not Available

Fuel Specifications

Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity

82 Litres

Diesel Mileage Arai

15.8 kmpl

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Tank Capacity

82 Litres

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

2590 kg

3200 kg

Ground Clearance Laden

156 mm

Height

1678 mm

1967 mm

Kerb Weight

2003 kg Kg

Length

4797 mm

4758 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

673 Litres

Seating Capacity

5, 6, 7

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Rear Track

1654 mm

Tyre Type

Tubeless,Radial

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Not Available

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Pinch Power Windows

All Windows

Anti Theft Alarm

Interior Features

Additional Features

Finisher Shadow Aluminium, Metal Load space Scuff Plate, R Dynamic Metal Front Tread plates, Headlining Morzine, Ebony Headlining, Interior Lighting, Analog Dials With Central TFT Display, Perforated Grained Leather and Suede cloth Seats, 10 Way Seats (8 Ways Electric, 2 Ways Manual), Floor Mats Carpet, Shadow Aluminium trim finisher, Light Oyster Morzine headlining, Ebony perforated grained leather seats with Ebony interior, Lower Touchscreen, Electrically adjustable steering column, Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Cabin Air Ionisation with PM2.5 filter, Bright metal pedals, Premium cabin lighting, Standard IP end caps, Metal front treadplates with R-Dynamic branding, Lockable cooled glovebox,, Rear seat remote release levers,

Ambient Light Colour Numbers

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Upholstery

Leatherette

Leather

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Powered Adjustment

Height & Reach

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Connectivity

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Electronic

Powered

Fog Lights

Front & Rear

Halogen Headlamps

Not Available

Led Drls

Led Fog Lamps

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Land Rover Range Rover Velar - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹70,00,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹6,65,000

Down Payment (20%)

₹17,50,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹1,47,013/month

Land Rover Defender - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹85,60,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹8,13,200

Down Payment (20%)

₹21,40,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹1,79,776/month

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in Land Rover Range Rover Velar

No pros available

Things We Like in Land Rover Defender

Luxurious and highly versatile interior with multiple seating configurations.
Comfortable on-road ride quality for a go-anywhere SUV.

Things We Don't Like in Land Rover Range Rover Velar

No cons available

Things We Don't Like in Land Rover Defender

Large dimensions, particularly for the 110 and 130, can make city maneuvering challenging.
Fuel efficiency can be low for higher-powered petrol engines.

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

2.0 l Diesel Autobiography

₹87.50 Lakh

Land Rover Defender

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE

₹1.07 Cr

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

₹87.50 Lakh

2.0 l Diesel Autobiography

Land Rover Defender

₹1.07 Cr

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE

Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Land Rover Defender - Which One Should You Buy

Engine and Performance

Performance Specifications

Fuel Specifications

Dimensions and Design

Interior Specifications

Wheels & Tires

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Safety Features

Interior Features

Comfort & Convenience

Infotainment Features

Exterior Features

Brochure

EMI Cost Comparison

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Things We Like in Land Rover Defender

Things We Don't Like in Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Things We Don't Like in Land Rover Defender

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