Maserati Grecale vs Land Rover Defender 130

The Maserati Grecale starts from $114,900 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender 130 opens at $114,500. 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 $126,390 and $125,950 respectively.

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

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

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 9 in the Maserati Grecale and 6 in the Land Rover Defender 130. The Land Rover Defender 130 adds a 360-degree camera that the Maserati Grecale misses.

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

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

The Maserati Grecale uses a Turbo petrol mild hybrid producing 221kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 130 responds with a 3.0 i6 D350 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 257kW and 700Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 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 Maserati Grecale measures 4,716mm long on a 2,888mm wheelbase, 383mm shorter than the Land Rover Defender 130 at 5,099mm (3,587mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 130 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 600L in the Maserati Grecale and 389L in the Land Rover Defender 130, 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 $2,423/year for the Maserati Grecale and $2,309/year for the Land Rover Defender 130. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 130.

Estimated annual total: $2,423 (Maserati Grecale) vs $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 130). 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: 3 years / 100,000km (Maserati Grecale) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 130). The Land Rover Defender 130 has longer coverage.