Isuzu MU-X VS Land Rover Defender Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

Upgrading your old car and stuck on Isuzu MU-X vs Land Rover Defender? Both are much better than models from five years back in safety and features. Check the specs, see what each offers, and pick the better deal for your budget.

Difference between Isuzu MU-X vs Land Rover Defender

Comparing top models: 4×4 AT vs 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One. Land Rover Defender's top variant is priced ₹261.46 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Engine, Airbags, Infotainment Screen and Parking Sensors.

Engine

4×4 AT

1898 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One

4395 cc

Airbags

4×4 AT

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One

Infotainment Screen

4×4 AT

9"Touch-screen Display

4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One

Yes

Parking Sensors

4×4 AT

Rear

4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One

Front & Rear

Key Highlights of Isuzu MU-X vs Land Rover Defender

Specification	Isuzu MU-X	Land Rover Defender
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹Rs. 40.54 Lakh	₹261.90 Lakh
Engine	1898 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc
Max Power	161 bhp @ 3600 rpmn	626bhp@5855-7000rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 5 Gears	8-Speed Automatic
Mileage (ARAI)	12.31 kmpl
Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows Seater	5 Seater
Body Type	SUV	SUV

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Isuzu MU-X

4x2 AT ▾

₹Rs. 40.54 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Land Rover Defender

4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One ▾

₹261.90 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Isuzu MU-X · 4x2 AT

Rs. 40.54 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹66,539/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

Loan Offers

Land Rover Defender · 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One

261.90 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹429,862/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

Loan Offers

Isuzu MU-X vs Land Rover Defender EMI

Take a 5-year loan and pay ₹66,539 per month for Isuzu MU-X every month or ₹429,862 per month for Land Rover Defender.

⊞ Engine & Transmission 10 ▲

Engine	1898 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc
Engine Type	Ddi VGS Turbo Intercooled	8 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage (ARAI)	12.31	—
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	161 bhp @ 3600 rpmn	626bhp@5855-7000rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	360 Nm @ 2000 rpm	750Nm@1800-5855rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS VI 2.0
Idle Start/Stop	Yes	—
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 5 Gears	8-Speed Automatic

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 5 ▲

Length Width Height	4825 mm * 1860 mm * 1860 mm	4813 mm × 2105 mm × 1995 mm
Wheelbase	2845	3023 mm
Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	5
Doors	5	—
Fuel Tank Capacity	55	—

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 19 ▲

Front Suspension	Independent, Double wishbone, coil springs, gas shock absorbers, stabiliser bar	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Penta-link suspension, gas shock absorbers, stabiliser bar	Air suspension
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering	Electric
Additional Steering Features	—	Tilt & Telescopic
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial Tubeless
Front Tyres	255 / 60 R18	—
Rear Tyres	255 / 60 R18	—
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	—
Front Brake Type	—	Disc
Rear Brake Type	—	Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Alloy	—
Minimum Turning Radius	5.8	—
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes

⊞ Exterior 13 ▲

Sunroof	—	Panoramic
Spoiler	Yes	—
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes	—
Rub-strips	No	—
Body Kit	No	—
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe	Yes	—
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin
Headlights	LED Projector	LED
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	Yes
Fog Lights	Halogen - Front	Yes

⊞ Safety & Security 12 ▲

ADAS	—	Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention Assist, Road Departure Mitigation System, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Collision-avoidance Assist, Blind Spot Monitor
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	global ncap safety rating: 5 Star; global ncap child safety rating: 5 Star
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6
Lane Departure Warning	No	—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	Yes
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	—
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	—
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	—
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Keyless	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

⊞ Comfort & Interior 21 ▲

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Fan speed control with Vents on Roof, Third row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof)	Yes (with Rear Vents)
Air Purifier	Yes	—
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	360° Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Height & Reach
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	—	With Guidedlines
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Charging Ports	2 x 12V Power Outlets	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	Yes
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	—
Ventilated Seats	—	Yes
Split Rear Seat	60:40	—
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	—
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Chrome finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Powered & Folding
Rain-sensing Wipers	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes

⊞ Tech & Features 13 ▲

Infotainment Screen	9"Touch-screen Display	Yes
Audio System	8 Speakers	14 Front & Rear
AM/FM Radio	Yes	—
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	—
USB Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Yes
Smart Connectivity	No	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Voice Command	No	—
GPS Navigation System	—	Yes
Wireless Charger	—	Yes
Trip Meter	2 Trips	—
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	—
Vehicle Warranty	150000 Km	—

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

Nautilus Blue

Red Spinal Mica

Silky White Pearl

Galena Grey

Black Mica

Silver Metallic

Pangea Green Metallic

Gondwana Stone Metallic

Tasman Blue Metallic

Eiger Grey Metallic

Santorini Black Metallic

Fuji White

Tasman Blue Matte White DT

Borasco Grey Matte DT

Woolstone Green Matte DT

Santorini Black White DT

Borasco Grey Matte White DT

Gondwana Stone Matte White DT

Sargasso Blue DT

Carpathian Grey Matte DT

Woolstone Green

Gondwana Stone DT

Gondwana Stone

Woolstone Green White DT

Tasman Blue

Fuji White DT

Carpathian Grey Matte White DT

Carpathian Grey

Carpathian Grey White DT

Charente Grey DT

Carpathian Grey DT

Woolstone Green Matte White DT

Sedona Red DT

Tasman Blue DT

Santorini Black

Borasco Grey

Woolstone Green DT

Sedona Red Matte DT

Petra Copper DT

Gondwana Stone Matte DT

Tasman Blue Matte DT

Santorini Black Matte

Sedona Red

Narvik Black

Borasco Grey DT

Santorini Black Matte White DT

Petra Copper Matte DT

Gondwana Stone White DT

Borasco Grey White DT

Sargasso Blue Matte DT

Tasman Blue White DT

Charente Grey Matte DT

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4x2 AT

40.54 Lakh Ex-showroom

EMI: ₹66,539/mo · 20% down · 5yr

12.31 Diesel

Key Features

Airbags
Push Button Start
Cruise Control
9"Touch-screen Display Screen
Parking Sensors

4x4 AT

44.21 Lakh Ex-showroom

EMI: ₹72,563/mo · 20% down · 5yr

12.31 Diesel

Key Features

Airbags
Push Button Start
Cruise Control
9"Touch-screen Display Screen
Parking Sensors

Isuzu MU-X comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Isuzu MU-X Rs. Rs. 40.54 Lakh - Rs. 44.21 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Skoda Kodiaq Rs. 36.99 Lakh - 46.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Honda ZR-V Rs. 47.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Nissan X-Trail Rs. 48.20 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	BMW X1 LWB Rs. 49.90 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Kia Sorento Rs. 27.99 Lakh - 40.39 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	7	CVT Automatic	CVT Automatic	7	6 / 8
Engine	1898 cc	1984 cc	1993 cc	1498 cc	1499 cc	1598 cc - 2151 cc
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol / Diesel
Max Power	161 bhp	201 bhp	181 bhp	161 bhp	154.21 bhp	235 bhp - 190 bhp
Mileage	12.31 kmpl	14.86 kmpl	22.8 kmpl	13.7 kmpl	15.5 kmpl	18.5 kmpl
Boot Space	311 Litres	281 Litres	380 Litres	177 Litres	540 Litres	179 Litres
Airbags	6	9	8	7	8	7 - 10

Land Rover Defender comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Land Rover Defender Rs. Rs. 1.14 Crore - 261.90 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Mercedes-Benz GLS Rs. 132.07 Lakh - 143.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Rs. 133.50 Lakh - 148.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz GLE Rs. 100.00 Lakh - 116.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 Rs. 99.85 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	8 / Automatic (TC)	9	1	9	9
Engine	4395 cc - 1997 cc	2999 cc - 2925 cc	-	1993 cc - 1950 cc	1991 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol / Diesel	Petrol / Diesel	Electric	Diesel / Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	626 bhp - 296.3 bhp	375.48 bhp - 362.07 bhp	355 bhp - 536.40 bhp	265.52 bhp - 375.48 bhp	416 bhp
Mileage	6.8 - 11.5 kmpl	12 kmpl	-	11.17 - 16 kmpl	10 kmpl
Boot Space	-	-	-	630 Litres	545 Litres
Airbags	6	10	6	9	6