Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Land Rover Defender 130

The Jeep Grand Cherokee starts from $129,950 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender 130 opens at $136,000. That makes the Jeep Grand Cherokee the more affordable entry point by $6,050.

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 $142,945 and $149,600 respectively.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Land Rover Defender 130, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jeep Grand Cherokee by roughly $10,775 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.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee stands out with panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate and McIntosh audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Defender 130. The Land Rover Defender 130 counters with wireless charging and Meridian audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jeep Grand Cherokee gets palermo leather-trimmed upholstery while the Land Rover Defender 130 offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Jeep Grand Cherokee and 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender 130.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee uses a Petrol I4 Turbo + PHEV producing 280kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic w/ paddle shifters to a 4WD layout.

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 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the clear power advantage at 280kW vs 257kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee measures 4,914mm long on a 2,964mm wheelbase, 185mm 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.

Boot space is 1067L in the Jeep Grand Cherokee and 389L in the Land Rover Defender 130, giving the Jeep Grand Cherokee a 678L advantage. The Land Rover Defender 130 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 130 leads with a 3,000kg braked capacity vs 2,722kg. That 278kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $154/year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and $2,309/year for the Land Rover Defender 130. That is a $2,155 annual difference in favour of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Estimated annual total: $154 (Jeep Grand Cherokee) vs $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 130). The Jeep Grand Cherokee saves you roughly $2,155 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Grand Cherokee) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 130). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Grand Cherokee)—.