Hyundai IONIQ 9 vs Land Rover Defender 110

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 starts from $119,750 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender 110 opens at $100,900. That makes the Land Rover Defender 110 the more affordable entry point by $18,850.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $131,725 and $110,990 respectively.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Land Rover Defender 110, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and Land Rover Defender 110 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 packs more ADAS features with 10 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Land Rover Defender 110.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 6 in the Land Rover Defender 110. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 adds a 360-degree camera that the Land Rover Defender 110 misses.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Defender 110 gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, V2L, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Land Rover Defender 110. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai IONIQ 9 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Land Rover Defender 110 offers leather.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 314kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed reduction gear to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.2 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 110 responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 183kW and 570Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.3 seconds.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 has the clear power advantage at 314kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 is 3.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 measures 5,060mm long on a 3,130mm wheelbase, 302mm longer than the Land Rover Defender 110 at 4,758mm (3,022mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 338L in the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 972L in the Land Rover Defender 110, giving the Land Rover Defender 110 a 634L advantage. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 110 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years (Hyundai IONIQ 9) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 110). Both match on warranty length.