2025 Land Rover Defender vs. 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Review

Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $118,900
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Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Sport

MSRP*: $83,600 to $180,300
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MPG - City Info not available 16 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 22 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 83.5 ft3
Engine
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 493-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 518-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 542-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 543-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 626-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 296 - 518 hp 355 - 626 hp
Towing Capacity 7,716 - 8,201 lbs 6,614 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 211.7 in 194.7 - 198.9 in
Exterior Width 79.1 in 80.6 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 39.9 - 40.3 in
Rear 37.8 - 40.4 in
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in
Front 38.8 - 39.3 in
Rear 39.0 - 39.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Land Rover Defender than in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Land Rover Defender and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Land Rover Defender is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Defender is a little narrower than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the Land Rover Defender, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Performance
With the Land Rover Defender, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Defender has a lot less horsepower than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Powertrain
The Land Rover Defender has much lower torque than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Land Rover Defender and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.