Land Rover Defender 110 vs Volvo EX90

The Land Rover Defender 110 starts from $100,900 before on-road costs, while the Volvo EX90 opens at $106,990. That makes the Land Rover Defender 110 the more affordable entry point by $6,090.

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 $110,990 and $117,689 respectively.

The Volvo EX90 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 Land Rover Defender 110 and Volvo EX90 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Land Rover Defender 110 and 92% for the Volvo EX90.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Land Rover Defender 110 and 9 in the Volvo EX90.

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

The Land Rover Defender 110 features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX90 gets a 14.5-inch display and 9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo EX90 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, Bowers & Wilkins audio and ambient lighting that the Land Rover Defender 110 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Defender 110 gets leather upholstery while the Volvo EX90 offers nordico/microtech. Climate control is 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender 110 and 4-zone in the Volvo EX90.

The Land Rover Defender 110 uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 183kW and 570Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.3 seconds.

The Volvo EX90 responds with a Electric making 245kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The Volvo EX90 has the clear power advantage at 245kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo EX90 is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Defender 110 measures 4,758mm long on a 3,022mm wheelbase, 279mm shorter than the Volvo EX90 at 5,037mm (2,985mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 110 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 972L in the Land Rover Defender 110 and 384L in the Volvo EX90, giving the Land Rover Defender 110 a 588L advantage. The Volvo EX90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 110 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg 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 / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 110) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo EX90). Both match on warranty length.