Land Rover Defender vs Porsche Macan

Land Rover Defender Price starts at Rs. 1.03 Crore which is Rs. 15.84 Lakh costlier than base model of Porsche Macan priced at Rs. 88.06 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Land Rover Defender (Diesel Model) is 14.01 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Porsche Macan (Petrol Model) is 10.2 kmpl. In technical specifications, Land Rover Defender (Top Model) is powered by 2997 cc engine , while Porsche Macan (Top Model) is powered by 1984 cc engine. The Comparison Land Rover Defender 3.0 l Diesel 130 X vs Porsche Macan GTS can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Defender vs Macan

Key Highlights Defender 3.0 l Diesel 130 XMacan GTS
Engine Type 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV Twin-Turbocharged Engine
Max Power 296bhp@4000rpm 434.49bhp@5700-6600rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 11.4 Kmpl ...
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Basic Info Land Rover Defender 3.0 l Diesel 130 XPorsche Macan GTS
Rating
63 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Porsche
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.57 Crore Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.53 Crore Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 2997 cc 2894 cc
Body Type SUV,LuxuryAll SUV Cars SUV,LuxuryAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296bhp@4000rpm 434.49bhp@5700-6600rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed AT 7-Speed PDK
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Porsche Macan Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.4 Kmpl ...
Tyre Size 255/60 R20 F265/40;R21 R295/35;R21
Boot Space ... 458 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 3,03,709 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,96,880 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 6.34 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 6.21 Lakh Macan Insurance
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Engine Type
3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV
Twin-Turbocharged Engine
Engine Displacement
2997 cc
2894 cc
Max Power
296bhp@4000rpm
434.49bhp@5700-6600rpm
Max Torque
650Nm@1500rpm
550Nm@1900-5600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed AT
7-Speed PDK
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
...
Kerb Weight
2550 Kg
1960 Kg
Bore X Stroke
...
84.5X 86.0mm
Turbo Charger
Twin
twin

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.5 Sec
4.5 Sec
Fuel Capacity
90 Liters
65 Liters
Top Speed
191 Km/h
272 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
11.4 Kmpl
...
Mileage (City)
...
6 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
10.1 kmpl

Suspension Front
2
...
Suspension Rear
...
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
...
12 m
Tyre Size
255/60 R20
F265/40;R21 R295/35;R21

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
...
Fabric Upholstery
...
Leather Seats
...
Rear Seat Headrest
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
...
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
...
458 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Trunk Opener
...
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
...
Elements of the front apron, rear apron and SportDesign sideskirts are painted in exterior colour, the spoiler of the front centre section in matt black,standard Sports exhaust system conveys an authentic, spine-tinglingengine sound, Sideblades with GTS logos in glossy black, 21-inch wheels in satin black with a gloss black 'GTS' logo, its front apron spoiler in matt black.Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response, Porsche Dynamic Light System
Rain Sensing Wiper
Xenon Headlights
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
Antenna
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
5099*2008*1970 mm3
4726*2097*1596 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
219 mm
285 mm

Connectivity
...
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
...
Porsche Surface Coated Brake, 18-way Adaptive Sports seats with memory package (electric adjustment of seat height, squab and backrest angle, fore/aft position(driver and passenger).
USB Charger
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
...
Sound Package Plus with 150-watt output
Smart Entry
...
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Drive Modes
...
2
Internal Storage
...
No of Speakers
...
10
Rear Entertainment System
...
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
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Dual Trip Meter
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Adjustable Headrest
...
Clock
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
USB Auxiliary Input
...
DVD Playback
...
Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
...
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
...
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Panoramic
...
Moon Roof
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
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
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
...
Child Safety Lock
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3

SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Live Location
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Live Weather
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Land Rover Defender
  • It's bigger
  • better and easier to live with. Up to date tech. Comfier
  • upmarket interiors.
Land Rover 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.

Is Land Rover Defender Better Than Porsche Macan?

57% users have chosen Land Rover Defender over Porsche Macan in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 110 users have also rated Land Rover Defender and Porsche Macan 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 safety and features in your car. But Porsche Macan is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance.
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 Defender Macan
Mileage 4.3 5.0
Performance 4.7 5.0
Comfort 4.8 5.0
Maintenance 4.1 5.0
Safety 4.8 4.5
Features 4.7 4.5
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Land Rover Defender Vs Porsche Macan FAQs

Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Porsche Macan?
As per the users experiences Land Rover Defender is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety and features in your car. But Porsche Macan is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Porsche Macan?
The Porsche Macan is cheaper than Land Rover Defender by Rs. 3.53 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Porsche Macan?
For the 3.0 l Diesel 130 X version, 2997 cc Diesel engine of Defender produces 296bhp@4000rpm of power and 650Nm@1500rpm of torque. Whereas for the GTS version, 2894 cc Petrol engine of Macan produces 434.49bhp@5700-6600rpm of power and 550Nm@1900-5600rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Land Rover Defender has better performance.

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