Land Rover Defender 130 vs Volvo EX60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Land Rover Defender 130 a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo EX60. 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 Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.

The Land Rover Defender 130 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, Meridian audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX60. The Volvo EX60 counters with panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bowers & Wilkins audio. 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 Volvo EX60 offers nordico.

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 Volvo EX60 responds with a Electric making 275kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The Volvo EX60 has the clear power advantage at 275kW vs 257kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX60 is 0.9s 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, 296mm longer than the Volvo EX60 at 4,803mm (2,970mm 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 2,000kg. That 1,000kg 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 Volvo EX60's turning circle is 1.8 m tighter, 11.0 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 Volvo EX60 about $715 a year (14.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Land Rover Defender 130) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Land Rover Defender 130), no data (Volvo EX60).

Where each one leads

The Land Rover Defender 130: the higher braked towing limit (3,000kg against 2,000kg).

The Volvo EX60: the lower starting price ($86,990 against $136,000) and more power (275kW against 257kW).

The Verdict

Volvo EX60 scores higher, 71 vs 64

The Volvo EX60 scores 71 to the Land Rover Defender 130's 64 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 4 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Volvo EX60 ahead by 22 points), practicality (Land Rover Defender 130 ahead by 10 points).

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