Ineos Grenadier vs Land Rover Defender 130

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. ANCAP's published record does not give the Land Rover Defender 130 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Land Rover Defender 130 gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ineos Grenadier stands out with JBL audio — features our data doesn't list for 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 cloth upholstery while the Land Rover Defender 130 offers leather.

Drivetrain

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 9.8 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 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Defender 130 is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 204mm shorter than the Land Rover Defender 130 at 5,099mm (3,022mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 130 generally means more rear legroom.

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

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Land Rover Defender 130's turning circle is 0.7 m tighter, 12.8 m against 13.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Ineos Grenadier costs about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/100km) and fuel for the Land Rover Defender 130 about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,054 a year less for the Land Rover Defender 130.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier) and 5 years / Unlimited (Land Rover Defender 130). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier), 5 years (Land Rover Defender 130).

Where each one leads

The Ineos Grenadier: the lower starting price ($107,000 against $136,000) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 3,000kg).

The Land Rover Defender 130: more power (257kW against 183kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,309 a year against $3,363).

The Verdict

Land Rover Defender 130 scores higher, 64 vs 60

The Land Rover Defender 130 scores 64 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Land Rover Defender 130 ahead by 34 points), performance (Land Rover Defender 130 ahead by 23 points), practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 20 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Land Rover Defender 130 costs about $1,054 less (8.1 L/100km against 11.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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