Land Rover Defender 130 vs Ineos Grenadier

The Land Rover Defender 130 starts from $114,500 before on-road costs, while the Ineos Grenadier opens at $105,000. 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 $125,950 and $115,500 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 Land Rover Defender 130 features a 13.1-inch touchscreen, while the Ineos Grenadier gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

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

The Land Rover Defender 130 uses a 3.0 i6 D350 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 257kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.8 seconds.

The Ineos Grenadier responds with a Twin-turbo diesel making 183kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.6 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 Land Rover Defender 130 measures 5,099mm long on a 3,587mm wheelbase, 204mm longer than the Ineos Grenadier at 4,895mm (2,922mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 130 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 389L in the Land Rover Defender 130 and 390L in the Ineos Grenadier, 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 $2,309/year for the Land Rover Defender 130 and $2,993/year for the Ineos Grenadier. That is a $684 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 130.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 130) vs $2,993 (Ineos Grenadier). 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 / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 130) vs 5 years (Ineos Grenadier). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Ineos Grenadier).