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 Diesel 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 Diesel Dynamic SE
Engine Type 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV 3.0 L 6-cylinder
Max Power 296bhp@4000rpm 345.98bhp@4000rpm
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 Diesel Dynamic SE
Rating
63 reviews
40 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 2998 cc
Body Type SUV,LuxuryAll SUV Cars SUV,LuxuryAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296bhp@4000rpm 345.98bhp@4000rpm
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 Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 11.4 Kmpl ...
Tyre Size 255/60 R20 ...
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver
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
2998 cc
Max Power
296bhp@4000rpm
345.98bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
650Nm@1500rpm
700Nm@1500-3000rpm
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
Mild Hybrid
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
0-100 kmph
7.5 Sec
5.9 Sec
Fuel Capacity
90 Liters
86 Liters
Top Speed
191 Km/h
234 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
...
6.3 m
Tyre Size
255/60 R20
...

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
Leather Seats
...
Rear Seat Headrest
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
...
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
...

Alloy Wheels
Trunk Opener
...
Smart
Rain Sensing Wiper
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
5099*2008*1970 mm3
4946*2209*1820 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
219 mm
...

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
...
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and 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
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Dual Trip Meter
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Adjustable Headrest
Clock
...
Seat Belt Warning
...
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
...
Touch-screen Display
...
GPS Navigation System
...
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front Door
Sunroof
Panoramic
...
Moon Roof
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
...
Knee Airbags
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
...
No of Airbags
6
8
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
...
Central Locking
...
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
...
Child Safety Lock
...
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
...
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
...
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
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?

83% 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 152 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 has out rated Land Rover Range Rover Sport on all the rating factors.
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 3.8 4.3
Performance 4.3 4.7
Comfort 4.5 4.8
Maintenance 3.8 4.1
Safety 4.5 4.8
Features 4.5 4.7
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Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Land Rover Defender has out rated Land Rover Range Rover Sport on all the rating factors.
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 Diesel Dynamic SE version, 2998 cc Diesel engine of Range Rover Sport produces 345.98bhp@4000rpm of power and 700Nm@1500-3000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Land Rover Defender has better performance.

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