Land Rover Defender 130 vs Nissan ARIYA

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Land Rover Defender 130 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Land Rover Defender 130 features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Nissan ARIYA gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Defender 130 stands out with Meridian audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA counters with head-up display and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Defender 130 gets leather upholstery while the Nissan ARIYA offers nappa leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender 130 and 2-zone in the Nissan ARIYA.

Drivetrain

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 Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 130 has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Defender 130 is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Land Rover Defender 130 measures 5,099mm long on a 3,022mm wheelbase, 504mm longer than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 130 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 130 leads with a 3,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 2,250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Nissan ARIYA's turning circle is 1.3 m tighter, 11.5 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Land Rover Defender 130 costs about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km) and electricity for the Nissan ARIYA about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Land Rover Defender 130) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Land Rover Defender 130), 5 years (Nissan ARIYA).

Where each one leads

The Land Rover Defender 130: more power (257kW against 160kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,000kg against 750kg).

The Nissan ARIYA: the lower starting price ($55,840 against $136,000).

The Verdict

Nissan ARIYA scores higher, 73 vs 64

The Nissan ARIYA scores 73 to the Land Rover Defender 130's 64 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 4 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 32 points), safety (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 27 points), performance (Land Rover Defender 130 ahead by 26 points).

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