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 Diesel is priced at ₹1.43 Cr, Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel is priced at ₹1.56 Cr.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic 3.0 Diesel comes with 2997 cc, 6 Cylinders 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 DOHC	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	346 bhp @ 4000 rpm	345 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

₹ 1.43 Cr

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Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.56 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.43 Cr

1.56 Cr

EMI

₹2,64,048

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,88,052

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.7

4.9

NCAP Rating

Colors

Land Rover Range Rover Sport Colours

Land Rover Defender Colours

Frunk Storage

—

Bootspace

—

290 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

86 litres

89 litres

Seating Capacity

5 Person

8 Person

Doors

5 Doors

No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Tank Capacity

—

Luggage Capacity - Roof

—

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

Battery Charging

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

City Mileage

—

Alternate Fuel

Electric Motor Assist

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

346 Bhp @ 4000 Rpm

345 Bhp

Electric Motor

—

Range

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Drivetrain

AWD

AC Fast Charging

—

Driving Range

977 km

1015 km

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

5.8 seconds

6.8 seconds

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Twin Turbo

Max Motor Performance

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

5.9 seconds

7.5 seconds

Fuel Type

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Transmission

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

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

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Highway Mileage

—

Engine Type

3.0L AJD Turbocharged V6

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

700 Nm @ 1500 Rpm

1500 Rpm

Engine

2997 Cc, 6 Cylinders DOHC

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

Top Speed

234 kmph

191 kmph

Others

Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Idle Start/Stop

DC Fast Charging

—

Mileage (ARAI)

11.3 kmpl

11.4 kmpl

Battery

—

ClutchType

—

Fuel Change Over Switch

—

Acceleration

—

Max Power & Torque

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Idle Start/Stop

—

Mileage - Owner Reported

—

Width

2047 mm

2008 mm

Ground Clearance

200 mm

219 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

216 mm

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Height

1820 mm

1970 mm

Wheelbase

2997 mm

3022 mm

Length

4946 mm

5099 mm

Kerb Weight

—

2550 kg

Kerb Weight Range

—

Headroom

—

Legroom

—

Length*Width*Height

—

Gross Weight

—

Max Incline Restart Angle

—

Shoulder Room

—

Knee Room

—

Front Suspension

Four Corner Air Suspension

Double Wishbone With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Rear Suspension

Four Corner Air Suspension

Multi-link With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Minimum Turning Radius

6.3 metres

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Spare Wheel

Alloy

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Four Wheel Steering

—

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Tyres

R22

255 / 60 R20

Rear Tyres

R22

255 / 60 R20

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

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

—

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Roof Rails

Optional

Antenna

—

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Rub-strips

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Split Third Row Seat

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Driver 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)

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Headrests

Front & Rear

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seats

Front And Middle Row

Folding Rear Seat

Inclined

Flat

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Single Tone

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Type

—

Interior Colours

—

Ebony

Massage Seats

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Optional

Lane Departure Warning

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Optional

Puncture Repair Kit

Airbags

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

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

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Middle Head Rest

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Blind Spot Detection

Dashcam

—

Lane Departure Prevention

Optional

High-beam Assist

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

Bootlid Opener

Remote Operated

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

One Touch Down

All

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Rear Windshield Blind

—

One Touch Up

All

Rear Defogger

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Side Window Blinds

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Scuff Plates

Illuminated

Rear Wiper

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Soft-close Door

Exterior Door Handles Finish

—

Body Coloured

Steering-mounted controls

Speakers

Voice Command

Gesture Control

iPod Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

13.1 inch

11.4 inch

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

GPS Navigation System

DVD Playback

Head Unit Size

Smart Connectivity

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

AM/FM Radio

Internal Hard Drive

Infotainment Screen Size

13.1 inch

11.4 inch

AUX Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Optional

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Clock

Digital

Average Speed

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Analogue - Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Analogue - Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Digital

Analogue

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Door Ajar Warning

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

—

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Driver Armrest Storage

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Electronic - All

Front AC

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

12V Power Outlets

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Rear AC

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

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Air Purifier

Optional

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Three Zone)

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Third Row AC Zone

—

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Automatic Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Active

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Reading Lamp

Rear Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Fog Lights

LED On Front

LED,LED

Ambient Interior Lighting

Glovebox Lamp

Taillights

LED

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Co-Driver Only

Driver & Co-Driver

Puddle Lamps

Ambient Interior Count

—

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Differential Lock

Centre

Electronic

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Ride Height Adjustment

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Manual Shift - Electronic

Full-time

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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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