Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Land Rover Range Rover Sport Price starts at Rs. 1.40 Crore which is Rs. 36.10 Lakh costlier than base model of Land Rover Defender priced at Rs. 1.03 Crore. The claimed mileage of Land Rover Defender (Diesel Model) is 14.01 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Diesel Model) is 10 km/hr. In technical specifications, Land Rover Defender (Top Model) is powered by 2997 cc engine , while Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Top Model) is powered by 2998 cc engine. The Comparison Land Rover Defender 3.0 l Diesel 130 X vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 Dynamic SE can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Defender vs Range Rover Sport

Key Highlights Defender 3.0 l Diesel 130 XRange Rover Sport 3.0 Dynamic SE
Engine Type 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV 3.0 L 6-cylinder
Max Power 296bhp@4000rpm 394bhp@5500-6500rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 11.4 Kmpl ...
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Basic Info Land Rover Defender 3.0 l Diesel 130 XLand Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 Dynamic SE
Rating
51 reviews
36 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.57 Crore Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.40 Crore Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 2997 cc 2997 cc
Body Type SUV,LuxuryAll SUV Cars SUV,LuxuryAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296bhp@4000rpm 394bhp@5500-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed AT 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.4 Kmpl ...
Tyre Size 255/60 R20 ...
Boot Space ... 530 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) ... 216 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes ...
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 3,03,709 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,70,823 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 6.34 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 5.69 Lakh Range Rover Sport Insurance
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Engine Type
3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV
3.0 L 6-cylinder
Engine Displacement
2997 cc
2997 cc
Max Power
296bhp@4000rpm
394bhp@5500-6500rpm
Max Torque
650Nm@1500rpm
550Nm@2000-5000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed AT
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Kerb Weight
2550 Kg
2360 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.5 Sec
5.7 Sec
Fuel Capacity
90 Liters
86 Liters
Top Speed
191 Km/h
242 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
11.4 Kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
...
10 km/hr

Suspension Front
2
...
Suspension Rear
...
Brakes Front
Disc
...
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
...
Steering Type
Electric
...
Minimum Turning Radius
...
11.42 m
Tyre Size
255/60 R20
...

Ventilated Seats
Additional Interior Features
...
Cabin lighting,
Leather Seats
...
Rear Seat Headrest
Air Conditioner
...
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
...
530 Liters

Alloy Wheels
...
Additional Exterior Features
...
21 alloy wheels, Black brake calipers, Heated, electric, power fold, memory door mirrors with approach lights and auto-dimming driver side, Pixel LED headlights with signature DRL,
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Ground Clearance (Laden)
...
216 mm
Length*Width*Height
5099*2008*1970 mm3
4946*2209*1820 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
3095 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
219 mm
...

Addtional Comfort Features
...
Adaptive Dynamics, Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control, Terrain Response 2, Rear Collision Monitor, Driver Condition Response, Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist
USB Charger
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
...
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Massage Seats
...
Front
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
...
AC
...
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
...
Power Steering
...
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
...
Steering Mounted Audio Control
...
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
...
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
...
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
...
Tachometer
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Adjustable Headrest
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
...
Touch-screen Display
...
Speakers Front
...
Speakers Rear
...
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front Door
...
12V Power Outlets
...
Bottle Holder
Front Door
...
Sunroof
Panoramic
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
3
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
...
Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Live Location
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Live Weather
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Land Rover Defender
  • It's bigger
  • better and easier to live with. Up to date tech. Comfier
  • upmarket interiors.
Land Rover 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?

84% 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 135 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.
Land Rover Defender is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and safety. On the basis of maintenance and features 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 4.1 4.3
Performance 4.4 4.7
Comfort 4.7 4.8
Maintenance 4.1 4.1
Safety 4.7 4.8
Features 4.7 4.7
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Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
As per the users experiences Land Rover Defender is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and safety in your car. On the basis of maintenance and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is cheaper than Land Rover Defender by Rs. 17.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
For the 3.0 l Diesel 130 X version, 2997 cc Diesel engine of Defender produces 296bhp@4000rpm of power and 650Nm@1500rpm of torque. Whereas for the 3.0 Dynamic SE version, 2997 cc Petrol engine of Range Rover Sport produces 394bhp@5500-6500rpm of power and 550Nm@2000-5000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Land Rover Defender has better performance.

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