Land Rover Defender vs Renault Koleos Comparison

Land Rover Defender

Renault Koleos

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How they stack

2024 Land Rover

Defender

2024 Renault

Koleos

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CarExpert Score

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Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P500 V8 (368kW)

Based on the Renault Koleos

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Long distance driving

Towing

Awards

The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Renault Koleos.

'23

Best 4WD SUV

Towing

Fuel Efficiency

89L - 90L

303 to 1152 km

60L

486 to 498 km

ANCAP Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$92,402 - $217,282

$37,500 - $48,500

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CarExpert's Take

James Wong

Production Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Eight seats, eight cylinders – ooft.
Heaps of space and tech
Looks like it will eat other cars

Misses

Nearly double the price of base 130
Awkward rear proportions
Thirsty, expensive to service

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Wireless phone charger

Powered tailgate

Rear air vents

Adaptive cruise control

Climate control

Reversing sensors

Reversing camera

Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,040)
Secure Tracker (+$910)
Smoke Pack (+$65)

Metallic Paint (+$800)

Colours Available

The Koleos range is available in just four colours: Millesim Red, Metallic White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black. Unusually, the red is a no-cost option, while the monochromatic shades are an extra $800.

Reviews

2024 Defender 130 review

The biggest, baddest Defender has as many cylinders as it has seats, and even fully optioned is $100,000 less than an AMG G-Wagen.

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Specs

Type
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ		MULTI POINT F/INJ
Size (cc)
1997 - 5000		2488
Size (L)
3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L		2.5L
Induction
TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4		INLINE 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16 - 32		16
Power
183kW - 386kW		126kW
Power RPM
4000 - 6000		6000
Torque
550Nm - 650Nm		226Nm
Torque RPM
1250 - 2500		4400
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
9.5 - 15.5		9.6

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Land Rover Defender vs Renault Koleos Comparison