Ineos Grenadier vs Land Rover Defender 130

The Ineos Grenadier starts from $105,000 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender 130 opens at $114,500. That makes the Ineos Grenadier the more affordable entry point by $9,500.

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 $115,500 and $125,950 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Defender 130 by roughly $3,420 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Land Rover Defender 130 gets a 13.1-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ineos Grenadier stands out with JBL audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Defender 130. The Land Rover Defender 130 counters with wireless charging, Meridian audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets leather accented upholstery while the Land Rover Defender 130 offers synthetic leather.

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.6 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 130 responds with a 3.0 i6 D350 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 257kW and 700Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 130 has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Defender 130 is 2.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 204mm shorter than the Land Rover Defender 130 at 5,099mm (3,587mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 130 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 390L in the Ineos Grenadier and 389L in the Land Rover Defender 130, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 1L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,993/year for the Ineos Grenadier and $2,309/year for the Land Rover Defender 130. That is a $684 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 130.

Estimated annual total: $2,993 (Ineos Grenadier) vs $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 130). The Land Rover Defender 130 saves you roughly $684 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 130). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Ineos Grenadier)—.