Defender vs Range Rover Sport

Last Updated: October 4, 2026

Defender price starts at Rs. 1.07 Crore, which is Rs. 36.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Range Rover Sport, priced at Rs. 1.43 Crore. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm and the Range Rover Sport a 2998cc engine producing 345.98bhp@4000rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and Range Rover Sport, the Range Rover Sport is the better pick for performance and top speed, while the Defender stands out for affordability.

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Defender vs Range Rover Sport Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderRange Rover Sport
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.07 CroreRs. 1.43 Crore
Mileage 11.5 kmplNot Available
Engine 1997 cc2998 cc
Max power 296.3bhp@5500rpm345.98bhp@4000rpm
Top speed 191 Km/h234 Km/h

Defender vs Range Rover Sport Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSELand Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 l Petrol Dynamic HSE
Rating
54 reviews
36 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.43 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 2998 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296.3bhp@5500rpm 345.98bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl Not Available
Boot Space Not Available 530 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver
EMI
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,76,626 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 5.81 Lakh Range Rover Sport Insurance
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Displacement
1997 cc
2998 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol
3.0 L 6-cylinder
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
2998 cc
Max Power
296.3bhp@5500rpm
345.98bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
700Nm@1500-3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
4
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2360 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.4 Sec
5.9 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
86 Liters
Top Speed
191 Km/h
234 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
11.5 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
12.53 m
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Lighting
Not Available
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Not Available
Reported Boot Space
499 Litres
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
530 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
4946*2209*1820 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2750 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
10
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
13.1 inch
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
No
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Not Available
No of Airbags
6
Not Available
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Not Available
Advance Safety Features
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
3200 kg
3220 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Defender
  • It's bigger, better and easier to live with
  • Up to date tech
  • Comfier, upmarket interiors
Defender
  • Not as cushy a ride as it's other stablemates
  • Might take the self satisfaction out of off-roading for the hard-core enthusiast

Is Land Rover Range Rover Sport Better Than Land Rover Defender?

79% users have chosen Land Rover Range Rover Sport over Land Rover Defender in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 141 users have also rated Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Defender on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance and features in your car. But Land Rover Defender is better on the grounds of performance. On the basis of mileage, comfort and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Range Rover Sport Defender
Mileage 4.3 4.3
Performance 4.5 4.7
Comfort 4.8 4.8
Maintenance 4.3 4.1
Safety 4.8 4.8
Features 4.8 4.7
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Land Rover Defender Vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport FAQs

Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
As per the users experiences Defender is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your car. But Range Rover Sport is better on the grounds of maintenance and features. On the basis of mileage, comfort and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The Defender is cheaper than Range Rover Sport by ₹36.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
For the 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296.3bhp@5500rpm of power and 400Nm@1500-4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the 3.0 l Petrol Dynamic HSE version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of Range Rover Sport produces 345.98bhp@4000rpm of power and 700Nm@1500-3000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Defender has better performance.

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