Land Rover Defender OCTA vs Range Rover

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Land Rover Defender OCTA
Range Rover

Land Rover

Defender OCTA

From ₹2.59 Crore

Land Rover

Range Rover

From ₹2.4 Crore

Land Rover Defender OCTADefender Octa · ₹2.59 Crore
Range RoverRange Rover 3.0L Petrol LWB Autobiography · ₹2.65 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Defender OCTA: ₹2.59 Crore (ahead) Range Rover: ₹2.65 Crore Defender OCTA ₹6.00 lakh cheaper
Safety Defender OCTA: Not rated yet Range Rover: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP
Mileage Defender OCTA: Not published Range Rover: 12.8 kmpl Claimed
Power Defender OCTA: 635 PS (ahead) Range Rover: 400 PS Torque 750 vs 550 Nm
Boot Defender OCTA: 397 litres Range Rover: 812 litres (ahead)
Versions Defender OCTA: 2 Range Rover: 4 (ahead) Only Range Rover: diesel, automatic

Pick the Defender OCTA for the lower price and more power.

Pick the Range Rover for the 5-star safety rating, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹2.59 Crore
₹2.65 Crore
On-road in
₹2.85 Crore
₹2.92 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹4,79,535 a month
₹4,90,624 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
635 PS
400 PS
Torque
750 Nm
550 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
Not published
12.8 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
SUV
Flagship Ultra-Luxury Full-Size SUV
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild-Hybrid
Not listed
Seating Capacity
5
4 / 5 / 7 Seats (LWB 7-Seater)

Engine & Performance

Engine
4395 cc, V8 Twin-Turbo Mild-Hybrid (BMW-derived)
Not listed
0-100 km/h
3.8 seconds (0-60 mph figure)
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol / Diesel / PHEV
Displacement
Not listed
2,997 cc (3.0L In-line 6 Petrol & Diesel) / 4,395 cc (4.4L Twin-Turbo V8)
Engine Config
Not listed
3.0L Turbo Diesel (350 PS & 700 Nm) / 3.0L Turbo Petrol (400 PS & 550 Nm) / 4.4L Twin-Turbo BMW V8 (530 PS / 615 PS SV & 750 Nm) with 48V MHEV
Drivetrain
Not listed
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (iAWD with Active Locking Rear Differential & Terrain Response 2)
0-100
Not listed
6.1 sec (Diesel) / 5.8 sec (Petrol) / 4.6 sec (4.4L V8) / 4.5 sec (SV)
Top Speed
Not listed
234 km/h (Diesel) / 242 km/h (Petrol) / 250 km/h (V8)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
8-speed Automatic
Not listed
Drivetrain
AWD
Not listed
Transmission
Not listed
8-Speed Automatic Transmission (ZF 8HP with Twin-Speed Low-Range Transfer Box)
Gears
Not listed
8
Paddles
Not listed
Yes
Hybrid
Not listed
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Wheel Size
20-inch alloy wheels standard, 22-inch optional
Not listed
Off-Road Angles
40 degree approach, 42 degree departure, 38 degree breakover
Not listed
Tyre Size
275/65 R20 Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Ground Clearance (mm)
323
Not listed
Ride Height Increase vs Standard Defender (mm)
28
Not listed
Width Increase vs Standard Defender (mm)
68
Not listed
Wading Depth (mm)
1000
Not listed
Boot Space (Litres)
397
Not listed
Length
Not listed
5,052 mm (SWB) / 5,252 mm (LWB 7-Seater)
Width
Not listed
2,047 mm (2,209 mm with mirrors)
Height
Not listed
1,870 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,997 mm (SWB) / 3,197 mm (LWB)
Ground Clearance
Not listed
219 mm - 295 mm (Off-road height via Air Suspension +75 mm lift; Water Wading Depth: 900 mm)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
2,505 kg - 2,725 kg
Boot Space
Not listed
812 Litres (SWB) / 1,050 Litres (LWB 5-Seat) / 312L (LWB 7-Seat with all 3 rows up)
Fuel Tank
Not listed
90 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.5 m (with 7.3° All-Wheel Steering - smaller turning circle than Range Rover Evoque)

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The Defender 110 scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2020). That rating runs until 1 January 2027.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 32.1/38, child occupant 43/49.
ADAS Note
Some ADAS features offered in other markets (Traffic Sign Recognition, Adaptive Speed Limiter, Lane Keep Assist, Wade Sensing) are reported as not enabled on the India-spec car, see Source Notes
Not listed
Airbags
Not listed
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full 3-row curtain, driver knee airbag)
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Traction Control ETC, Dynamic Stability Control DSC, Roll Stability Control, Hill Descent Control HDC, All-Terrain Progress Control ATPC)
ADAS
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS (Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Rear Collision Monitor, Clear Exit Monitor)
Camera
Not listed
3D Surround Camera with 'ClearSight Ground View' (Transparent Hood) & 360-Degree Parking Aid
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual live pressure readout)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (ISOFIX on 2nd row outer seats & 3rd row)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Size
11.4-inch Pivi Pro infotainment
Not listed
Additional Features
Haptic feedback front seats, centre-console mini-fridge, premium sound system
Not listed
Touchscreen
Not listed
13.1-inch Curved Floating Pivi Pro High-Definition Touchscreen Infotainment System + Twin 11.4-inch Rear Seat Entertainment Screens + 8.0-inch Rear Touchscreen Controller
Digital Cluster
Not listed
13.7-inch Interactive Full Digital Driver Cockpit Display + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
InControl Remote Connected Suite with Alexa Built-In, Remote Climate Scheduling, Software-Over-The-Air (SOTA) Updates
Audio System
Not listed
Meridian Signature Sound System (35 speakers 1,600W output with 3D Surround & Active Noise Cancellation with Headrest Speakers in all 4 main seats)
Sunroof
Not listed
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Roller Blinds
Seat Features
Not listed
24-Way Heated & Cooled Executive Class Rear Comfort-Plus Seats with Hot Stone Massage, Power Deployable Center Console & Heated Calf Rests in Semi-Aniline Leather
Climate Control
Not listed
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Cabin Air Purification Pro (Nanoe-X Technology & PM2.5 Filter)
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Dual Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Chargers in Front Console & Rear Executive Armrest)

Lighting & Exterior

Exterior Styling
Redesigned front and rear bumpers improving approach/departure angles
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
Digital LED Headlights with 1.3 Million Micro-Mirrors, Predictive Curve Light & Image Projection
Tail Lights
Not listed
Hidden-Until-Lit Vertical Full LED Tail Lamps seamlessly integrated into gloss black rear panel
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Power Assisted Soft-Close Doors, Hands-Free Gesture Split Tailgate with Tailgate Event Suite (Leather cushions & speakers in tailgate) & Flush Door Handles

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
Carpathian Grey, Charente Grey, Petra Copper, Faroe Green (matte finishes with protective film available)
Not listed
Standard Warranty
Not listed
3 Years / 1,00,000 km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 16,000 km

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 400 mm with 6-Piston Calipers)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 370 mm) - All 4 Discs
Front Suspension
Not listed
Electronic Air Suspension with Dynamic Response Pro (48V Active Anti-Roll System) & Pre-Emptive Suspension Technology
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Five-Link Rear Axle with Air Suspension & All-Wheel Steering (Standard across all models with 7.3° Rear-Axle Steering)
Wheel Type
Not listed
22-inch / 23-inch Diamond-Turned Forged Alloy Wheels with Gloss Dark Grey Accents
Tyre Size
Not listed
285/40 R23 (or 285/45 R22) Pirelli Scorpion All-Season
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Full Size 22/23-inch Matching Alloy Spare Wheel under luggage floor

Choice

Versions
2 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹2.59 Crore – ₹2.79 Crore
₹2.4 Crore – ₹3.83 Crore
Colours
5 colours
14 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

Defender Octa₹2.59 Crore Range Rover 3.0L Petrol LWB Autobiography₹2.65 Crore Range Rover ₹6.00 lakh more

Only the Range Rover sells a diesel, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹2.4 Crore.

On-road price in six cities

Defender OCTA Defender Octa against Range Rover Range Rover 3.0L Petrol LWB Autobiography

CityDefender OCTARange RoverGap
Mumbai₹2.9 Crore₹2.96 CroreDefender OCTA ₹6.00 lakh less
Pune₹2.9 Crore₹2.96 CroreDefender OCTA ₹6.00 lakh less
New Delhi₹2.85 Crore₹2.92 CroreDefender OCTA ₹6.60 lakh less
Bengaluru₹3.06 Crore₹3.13 CroreDefender OCTA ₹7.08 lakh less
Chennai₹3.11 Crore₹3.19 CroreDefender OCTA ₹7.20 lakh less
Hyderabad₹3.14 Crore₹3.21 CroreDefender OCTA ₹7.26 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Defender OCTA or the Range Rover?

The Defender OCTA, by ₹6.00 lakh on the versions compared here: Defender OCTA Defender Octa at ₹2.59 Crore against Range Rover Range Rover 3.0L Petrol LWB Autobiography at ₹2.65 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.85 Crore against ₹2.92 Crore.

Which is safer?

The Defender OCTA: not tested in this form; the Defender 110 scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2020). The Range Rover: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022.

Which is more powerful?

The Defender OCTA Defender Octa makes 635 PS and 750 Nm and the Range Rover Range Rover 3.0L Petrol LWB Autobiography makes 400 PS and 550 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹4,79,535 a month for the Defender OCTA and ₹4,90,624 for the Range Rover, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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