Land Rover Defender 130 vs Maserati Grecale

The Land Rover Defender 130 starts from $114,500 before on-road costs, while the Maserati Grecale opens at $114,900. That makes the Land Rover Defender 130 the more affordable entry point by $400.

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 $126,390 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Land Rover Defender 130 and Maserati Grecale hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Land Rover Defender 130 and 92% for the Maserati Grecale.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Land Rover Defender 130 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Maserati Grecale.

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 130 and 9 in the Maserati Grecale. The Land Rover Defender 130 adds a 360-degree camera that the Maserati Grecale misses.

The Land Rover Defender 130 features a 13.1-inch touchscreen, while the Maserati Grecale gets a 11.9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Defender 130 stands out with heated front seats and Meridian audio that you will not find on the Maserati Grecale. The Maserati Grecale counters with head-up display, panoramic roof and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Maserati Grecale responds with a Turbo petrol mild hybrid making 221kW and 450Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 130 has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 221kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Defender 130 is 1.4s 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, 383mm longer than the Maserati Grecale at 4,716mm (2,888mm 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 600L in the Maserati Grecale, giving the Maserati Grecale a 211L 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 2,500kg. 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 $2,423/year for the Maserati Grecale. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 130.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 130) vs $2,423 (Maserati Grecale). The Land Rover Defender 130 saves you roughly $114 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 3 years / 100,000km (Maserati Grecale). The Land Rover Defender 130 has longer coverage.