Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Land Rover Defender

CarWale brings you comparison of Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Defender. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport price is Rs. 1.45 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.05 Crore. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is available in 2997 cc engine with 3 fuel type options: Diesel, Petrol and Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) and Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol).

Range Rover Sport vs Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Range Rover Sport	Defender
Price	Rs. 1.45 Crore	Rs. 1.05 Crore
Engine Capacity	2997 cc	1997 cc
Power	346 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)	Petrol

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

HSE Dynamic 3.0 Diesel

Rs. 1.45 Crore

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.05 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

HSE Dynamic 3.0 Diesel

Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	234	191
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	5.8	7.4
Engine	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		2.0L Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	346 bhp @ 4000 rpm	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)	700 Nm @ 1500 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Idle Start/Stop
Others		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

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
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.3	6.42
Tyre Construction	Radial - With Tube	Radial - Tubeless
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	R22	255 / 60 R20
Rear Tyres	R22	255 / 60 R20

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Manual Shift - Electronic	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Centre	Electronic

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier		Optional
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps Position	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Illuminated
Soft-close Door
Power Windows Position	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Remote Operated	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	13.1	11.4
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

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)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (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, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
Front Passenger 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)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (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, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours		Ebony
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Inclined	Flat
Split Rear Seat	60:40	40:20:40
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Instrument Cluster Screen Type	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)		Optional
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Borasco Grey	Pangea Green Metallic
	Firenze Red	Gondwana Stone Metallic
	Fuji White	Tasman Blue Metallic
	Santorini Black	Eiger Grey Metallic
	Carpathian Grey	Santorini Black Metallic
	Charente Grey	Fuji White
	Giola Green
	Varesine Blue
	Eiger Grey
	Portofino Blue
	Lantau Bronze

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Range Rover Sport vs Defender Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Defender?

Land Rover Range Rover Sport price is Rs. 1.45 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.05 Crore. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Range Rover Sport compared to Defender?

For the HSE Dynamic 3.0 Diesel variant, 2997 cc Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) engine of Range Rover Sport produces 346 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 700 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the 110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Land Rover Defender

Length (mm)	4946	5018
Width (mm)	2047	2105
Height (mm)	1820	1967
Wheelbase (mm)	2997	3022
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)	216	218
Kerb Weight (kg)		2186

Antenna		Shark Fin Antenna
Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call Button
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders Position	Front & Second Row	Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	100000