Defender vs Range Rover Sport

Should you buy Defender or Range Rover Sport? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Defender price starts at Rs 1.07 Cr ex-showroom for 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE (Petrol) and Range Rover Sport price starts Rs 1.43 Cr ex-showroom for 3.0 l Diesel Dynamic HSE (Diesel). Defender has 5000 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Range Rover Sport has 4395 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Defender has a mileage of 11.5 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Range Rover Sport has a mileage of - (Diesel top model).

Defender Vs Range Rover Sport

Key Highlights	Defender	Range Rover Sport
On Road Price	Rs.1,83,36,796^*	Rs.1,88,06,221^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2997	2997
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Defender
3.0 l Diesel 130 X
1.56 Cr^*
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3.0l Autobiography Diesel
1.60 Cr^*
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Basic Information
Variant	3.0 l Diesel 130 X	3.0l Autobiography Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,83,36,796^*	Rs.1,88,06,221^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.3,65,715/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.3,57,948/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.6,30,796	Rs.6,46,221
User Rating	4.5 Based on 345 Reviews	4.3 Based on 81 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

3.0 l Diesel 130 X

3.0l Autobiography Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,83,36,796^*

Rs.1,88,06,221^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.3,65,715/month

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Rs.3,57,948/month

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Insurance

Rs.6,30,796

Rs.6,46,221

User Rating

4.5

Based on 345 Reviews

4.3

Based on 81 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV	3.0L AJD Turbocharged V6
Displacement (cc)	2997	2997
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	66 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	345bhp@4000rpm	346bhp@4000-4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	700Nm@1500-3000rpm	700Nm@1500-3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	8-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

3.0L AJD Turbocharged V6

Displacement (cc)

2997

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

345bhp@4000rpm

346bhp@4000-4000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

700Nm@1500-3000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Twin

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed

Drive Type

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	11.4	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI
Top Speed (kmph)	191	234

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	12.53
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	191	234
0-100kmph (Seconds)	6.8 s	5.8
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5099	4946
Width (mm)	2008	2209
Height (mm)	1970	1820
Wheel Base (mm)	3022	2997
Grossweight (kg)	3380	3220
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	499	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	216
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	647

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	No	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Heated Seats	Front Only	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front & Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Navigation or Infotainment Mid Closeup
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Upholstery	Leather	-
Ambient Light Colour	64	-

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Tasman Blue Matte White DTBorasco Grey Matte DTWoolstone Green Matte DTSantorini Black White DTFuji WhiteBorasco Grey Matte White DTGondwana Stone Matte White DTSargasso Blue DTCarpathian Grey Matte DTWoolstone Green+36 MoreDefender Colours	Velocity Blue Gloss Finish DTGiola GreenEthereal Frost Silver Gloss Finish DTVaresine Blue DTSunset Gold Gloss Finish DTFlux Silver Satin Finish DTConstellation Blue Gloss FinishCarpathian GreySunset Gold Gloss FinishTourmaline Brown Satin Finish DT+54 MoreRange Rover Sport Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Powered	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	-
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Road Departure Mitigation System	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Crash Notification	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Tow Away Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	-
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	13.1	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	14	-
Additional Features	Meridian Surround Sound System more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Subwoofer	1	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Defender
- Legendary road presence: Unmatchable look thanks to its rugged yet modern design
- Can go anywhere: Unmatched off-road capability, made easy with electronics
- More than just an off-roader: Comfortable, spacious, and practical for family use
- Packs a punch: Powerful petrol engine with highway composure
Range Rover Sport
- Premium road presence: Clean, minimalist design gives the Range Rover Sport a strong and classy presence without being overly flashy.
- Luxurious cabin experience: High-quality materials, comfortable seats and a well-designed interior make it feel properly premium from the inside.
- Powerful and refined engines: Both petrol and diesel engines offer smooth performance, while the diesel stands out for effortless torque and long-distance ability. V8-powered SV variant delivers sports car-like performance with a unique and engaging driving experience.
- Comfortable ride quality: Air suspension handles bad roads well and keeps the cabin comfortable, especially on highways.
- Balanced driving experience: More engaging to drive than the full-size Range Rover, while still being easy to manage in the city
- Strong feature package: Large touchscreen, premium sound system, ADAS features and overall tech make it feel modern and well-equipped.

Defender
- High price: Feels expensive for what equipment and premiumness it offers
- Not so premium: Interior quality not as plush as price suggests
- Bumpy city drives: Suspension can feel firm on smaller bumps in the city
- Brakes could be sharper
Range Rover Sport
- Heavy reliance on touchscreen controls: Lack of physical buttons makes it harder to operate key functions while driving.
- Ride can feel firm on large wheels: Bigger 21- and 22-inch wheels reduce low-speed comfort slightly, especially on rough roads.
- Not the sharpest handler in the segment: While capable, rivals like the Porsche Cayenne feel more engaging to drive.
- SV Edition Two compromises comfort: Stiffer suspension and aggressive tuning make it less suitable for everyday use.

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