Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Land Rover Defender Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Range Rover Sport and Defender comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic 3.0 Petrol is priced at ₹1.76 Cr, Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel is priced at ₹1.52 Cr.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic 3.0 Petrol comes with 2997 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel comes with 2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Land Rover Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Land Rover Range Rover Sport	Land Rover Defender
Engine Capacity	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	394 bhp @ 5500 rpm	345 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

₹ 1.76 Cr

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Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.52 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.76 Cr

1.52 Cr

EMI

₹3,25,536

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,80,481

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.0

4.7

NCAP Rating

Colors

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Seating Capacity

5 Person

8 Person

Bootspace

—

290 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

—

89 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Doors

5 Doors

Frunk Storage

—

Tank Capacity

—

Luggage Capacity - Roof

—

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode

Alternate Fuel

Others

Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Idle Start/Stop

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Max Motor Performance

—

Highway Mileage

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

550 Nm @ 2000 Rpm

1500 Rpm

Drivetrain

AWD

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

5.7 seconds

7.5 seconds

Engine

2997 Cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

2997 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Driving Range

—

1015 km

Turbocharger / Supercharger

—

Twin Turbo

Engine Type

—

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

Top Speed

242 kmph

191 kmph

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

394 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

345 Bhp

Range

—

Battery Charging

—

Battery

—

Electric Motor

—

Mileage (ARAI)

10.9 kmpl

11.4 kmpl

City Mileage

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

ClutchType

—

Fuel Change Over Switch

—

Acceleration

—

AC Fast Charging

—

DC Fast Charging

—

Max Power & Torque

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

—

6.8 seconds

Idle Start/Stop

—

Mileage - Owner Reported

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Width

2047 mm

2008 mm

Length

4946 mm

5099 mm

Wheelbase

2997 mm

3022 mm

Ground Clearance

216 mm

219 mm

Height

1820 mm

1970 mm

Kerb Weight

—

2550 kg

Kerb Weight Range

—

Headroom

—

Legroom

—

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Length*Width*Height

—

Gross Weight

—

Max Incline Restart Angle

—

Shoulder Room

—

Knee Room

—

Spare Wheel

Alloy

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Tyres

255 / 55 R20

255 / 60 R20

Rear Suspension

Four Corner Air Suspension

Multi-link With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Front Tyres

255 / 55 R20

255 / 60 R20

Four Wheel Steering

—

Minimum Turning Radius

6.3 metres

—

Front Suspension

Four Corner Air Suspension

Double Wishbone With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Front Brake Type

Disc

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Front Brake Size

—

Additional Steering Features

—

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

—

Wheels & Tyres

—

Rear Brake Size

—

Tyres

—

Tyre Construction

—

Radial - Tubeless

Steering

—

Chassis Type

—

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof-mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic Sunroof

Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Rub-strips

Roof Rails

—

Optional

Antenna

—

Shark Fin Antenna

Central Locking

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Child Safety Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Driver Armrest

Massage Seats

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Rear Armrest

With Cup Holder

Split Rear Seat

60:40 Split

60:40

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Ventilated Seats

Front And Middle Row

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Third Row Seat Type

—

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Interior Colours

—

Ebony

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

20 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back, Headrest: Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out)

14 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down, Headrest Forward / Back)

Headrests

Front & Rear

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Third Row Seat

Driver Seat Adjustment

Front Seatback Pockets

Folding Rear Seat

Partial

Flat

Interiors

Single Tone

Second Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

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

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

Blind Spot Detection

Puncture Repair Kit

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Optional

Rear Middle Head Rest

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Dashcam

—

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

—

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Lane Departure Warning

High-beam Assist

Child Seat Anchor Points

Lane Departure Prevention

Optional

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Optional

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Soft-close Door

Rear Defogger

Side Window Blinds

Bootlid Opener

Remote Operated

Electric Tailgate Release

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

One Touch Down

All

Scuff Plates

Illuminated

One Touch Up

All

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

—

Chrome

Exterior Door Handles Finish

—

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

—

Front & Rear

GPS Navigation System

AM/FM Radio

Gesture Control

iPod Compatibility

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

USB Compatibility

Touchscreen Size

13.1 inch

11.4 inch

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Steering-mounted controls

AUX Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Wireless Charger

Optional

Voice Command

DVD Playback

Speakers

Internal Hard Drive

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Head Unit Size

Android Auto

—

Infotainment Screen Size

—

11.4 inch

Apple CarPlay

—

Trip Meter

Electronic 2 Trips

2 Trips Electronic

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Analogue - Digital

Gear Indicator

Door Ajar Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Clock

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Average Speed

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Distance to Empty

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Tachometer

Digital

Analogue

Average Fuel Consumption

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

—

Analogue - Digital

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

—

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest Storage

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Cup Holders Position

—

Front & Second Row

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Three Zone)

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Rear AC

Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Air Purifier

Optional

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Front AC

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Cabin Boot Access

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Electronic - All

Headlight and Ignition On Reminder

—

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Third Row AC Zone

—

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes With Auto Hold

Auto Hold

12V Power Outlets

Heater

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

360 Degree Camera

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

—

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

—

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Headlight Height Adjuster

Puddle Lamps

Glovebox Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Ambient Interior Count

—

Fog Lights

LED On Front

LED,LED

Cornering Headlights

Active

Taillights

LED

Rear Reading Lamp

Headlights

LED

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Co-Driver Only

Driver & Co-Driver

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Cabin Lamps Position

—

Front And Rear

Reading Lamp

—

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Differential Lock

Centre

Electronic

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Hold Control

Brake Assist (BA)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Ride Height Adjustment

Four-Wheel-Drive

Manual Shift - Electronic

Full-time

Hill Descent Control

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

✓Premium materials and elegant design.
✓Handles diverse terrains effortlessly.
✓Feature-loaded infotainment and driver aids.
✓Smooth with advanced air suspension.
✓Offers several engine choices, including hybrids.
✓Symbol of status and luxury.

Land Rover Defender

✓Strong off-road capability
✓Wide range of personalisation choices across trims and accessories
✓Packed with modern safety tech and advanced off-road assist systemsDelivers a surprisingly comfortable ride for a hardcore SUV