Volvo XC90 vs Land Rover Defender 110

The Volvo XC90 starts from $97,990 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender 110 opens at $100,900. That makes the Volvo XC90 the more affordable entry point by $2,910.

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 $107,789 and $110,990 respectively.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Volvo XC90 features a 11.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Defender 110 gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo XC90 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof and Bowers & Wilkins audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Defender 110. The Land Rover Defender 110 counters with ventilated seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Volvo XC90 uses a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 producing 183kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.6 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 110 responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 183kW and 570Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.3 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo XC90 is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Volvo XC90 measures 4,953mm long on a 2,984mm wheelbase, 195mm longer than the Land Rover Defender 110 at 4,758mm (3,022mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 110 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 810L in the Volvo XC90 and 972L in the Land Rover Defender 110, giving the Land Rover Defender 110 a 162L advantage. The Volvo XC90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 110 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,400kg. That 1,100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Volvo XC90 and $2,309/year for the Land Rover Defender 110.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Volvo XC90) vs $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 110). Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo XC90) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 110). Both match on warranty length.