Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Land Rover Defender 130

The Jeep Grand Cherokee starts from $65,950 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 $70,050.

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 $72,545 and $149,600 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Defender 130 by roughly $2,565 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 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 power tailgate 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.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee uses a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS producing 210kW and 344Nm 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 Land Rover Defender 130 has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 210kW. 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 2,813kg. That 187kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,822/year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and $2,309/year for the Land Rover Defender 130. That is a $513 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 130.

Estimated annual total: $2,822 (Jeep Grand Cherokee) vs $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 130). The Land Rover Defender 130 saves you roughly $513 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.