With a starting price of $68,750, the Range Rover Sport comes with a luxurious interior, a cosseting ride quality, and the legendary off-road capability. It's equipped with a 3.0L Supercharged V6 engine developing 340 bhp more than enough for whatever you throw at it. The competitors include the sharp handling but somewhat smaller Porsche Cayenne, the ultra-tasteful Volvo XC90 T5 and the do-it-all German Audi Q7. The Range Rover may pack plenty of capability but the questionable reliability may dissuade some.
The Range Rover Sport SE has a sticker price of $68,750. For that money, you get a potent supercharged V6, a silky smooth 8-Speed Automatic, and a cabin loaded with features.
|
Trim
|
Range Rover Sport SE
|
|
MSRP
|
$68,750
|
|
Key Features
|
- 8-Speed automatic transmission
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- Premium LED headlights with
- Signature DRL
- Grained leather seats
- 14-way front seats with memory
- Ambient Interior Lighting
- Rear and Front Parking Aid with Rear-View Camera
- Two-zone Climate Control
- Dark Satin Brushed Aluminum trim finisher
- Touch Pro Duo
- Enhanced Sound System (250W) with 8 Speakers
|
We recommend
The Range Rover Sport costs less than its larger brother the Range Rover. Still, it's almost as good off-road, as luxurious inside, and as imposing outside. Still, if you really must have the Range Rover, spend more and get one. For most of us, the Sport is more than enough.
"It’s 575 ponies are accompanied by 516 lb-ft of torque, which Land Rover claims is good enough for a zero-to-60-mph charge in 4.3 seconds" -Caranddriver.com
The Range Rover Sport SE comes packed with a 3.0L supercharged V-6 engine equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission that manages to give out an output of 340 bhp @ 6500 rpm. The engine delivers the power smoothly and stays hushed through most of the rev range.
|
Models
|
Range Rover Sport SE
|
Porsche Cayenne
|
Volvo XC90
T5 Momentum
|
Audi Q7
2.0T Premium Quattro
|
|
MSRP
|
$68,750
|
$60,600
|
$49,100
|
$49,900
|
|
Engine
|
3.0L Supercharged V-6
|
3.6-literPremium Unleaded V-6
|
2.0L Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
|
2.0 L Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
|
|
Transmission
|
8-Speed Automatic
|
8-Speed Automatic
|
8-Speed Automatic
|
8-Speed Automatic
|
|
Horsepower
|
340hp @ 6500 rpm
|
300hp @ 6400 rpm
|
250hp @ 5600 rpm
|
252hp @5000 rpm
|
|
Torque
|
332 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm
|
295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
|
258 lb.-ft. @ 4500 r
pm
|
273 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
|
The Porsche Cayenne also offers a V6 but is considerably less on power at 300 bhp. The Volvo XC90 only offers Turbo-supercharged Inline-4 but the Q7 is available with a V6.
Acceleration
Despite having the most powerful engine amongst the competition, Range Rover Sport SE is one of the slowest cars in terms of acceleration as it does 0-60mph is only 7.1 sec and the quarter mile timing is 13.9 sec. Also, it's not the eco-friendliest car as it produces 9.2 tons of CO2 @15k miles.
|
Models
|
Range Rover Sport SE
|
Porsche Cayenne
|
Volvo XC90
T5 Momentum
|
Audi Q7
2.0T Premium Quattro
|
|
0-60 MPH
|
7.1 sec
|
7.3sec
|
6.4Sec
|
7.1 sec
|
|
Quarter mile
|
13.9 sec
|
13.8 sec
|
15.5sec
|
14.2 sec
|
|
Engine
|
3.0L
|
3.6L
|
2.0L
|
2.0L
|
|
Emission
(Tons/yr. of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)
|
9.2
|
8.8
|
7.7
|
8.4
|
The fastest car compared here is the Volvo XC90 which can do 0-60 in 6.4 seconds. It is followed by the Audi Q7 and the Range Rover. The Porsche Cayenne trails all the cars with a 0-60 mph time of 7.3 seconds.
Handling and Steering
The Range Rover Sport provides a deeply cushioned ride that gobbles up pavement imperfection with ease. And being a Range Rover, off-road performance is right there with the best in class. The handling is sufficiently sharp for an SUV but if you are specifically looking into that, go for the Cayenne.
Braking
The Range Rover Sport gets 14.3-inch brake rotors up front and 13.8-inch brake rotors at the back. These can stop the 4839 pounds SUV in 124 feet. That's average among the competition. The best performer is the Audi Q7 taking 120 feet to stop from 60 mph.
|
Model
|
Range Rover Sport SE
|
Porsche Cayenne
|
Volvo XC90
T5 Momentum
|
Audi Q7
2.0T Premium Quattro
|
|
Brake Front (in.)
|
14.3
|
13.8
|
13.2
|
14.8
|
|
Brake Rear (in.)
|
13.8
|
13.0
|
12.1
|
13.8
|
|
Curb Weight (lbs.)
|
4839
|
4486
|
4394
|
4696
|
|
60-0 MPH (ft.)
|
124
|
126
|
124
|
120
|
Towing capacity
With a Towing Capacity of 7716 pounds, the Range Rover Sport will easily pull large campers through grades. The Competitors offer similar towing capacity except for the Volvo XC90. The XC90 is the only SUV compared here that is limited to a towing capacity of 5000 pounds.
|
Model
|
Range Rover Sport SE
|
Porsche Cayenne
|
Volvo XC90
T5 Momentum
|
Audi Q7
2.0T Premium Quattro
|
|
Towing Capacity (lbs.)
|
7716
|
7700
|
5000
|
7700
|
Dimensions and Weight
At 4839 pounds, the Range Rover Sport SE is the heaviest among the cars compared here. Despite the weight, the Range Rover is actually the smallest three-row SUV compared here. The impressive ground clearance of 8.7 inch hints at its off-road prowess.
|
Model
|
Range Rover Sport SE
|
Porsche Cayenne
|
Volvo XC90
T5 Momentum
|
Audi Q7
2.0T Premium Quattro
|
|
Curb Weight (lbs.)
|
4839
|
4486
|
4394
|
4696
|
|
Length(in)
|
192.0
|
191.1
|
194.9
|
199.6
|
|
Width(in)
|
81.6
|
78.7
|
79.1
|
77.5
|
|
Height(in)
|
71.0
|
67.4
|
69.9
|
68.5
|
|
Ground clearance (in)
|
8.7
|
8.46
|
9.4
|
7.8
|
|
Wheelbase (in)
|
115.0
|
114.0
|
117.5
|
117.9
|
|
Track width (in) F/R
|
66.5/66.3
|
65.2/65.7
|
66.1/66.6
|
66.1/66.6
|
The Range Rover is no tree hugger. The Supercharged V6 delivers 17 mpg in city and 23 mpg on the highway. The Combined EPA rating is 19 mpg. The most efficient car compared here is the Volvo XC90 thanks to its tine 4-cylinder engine.
|
Model
|
Range Rover Sport SE
|
Porsche Cayenne
|
Volvo XC90
T5 Momentum
|
Audi Q7
2.0T Premium Quattro
|
|
MPG (city)
|
17
|
18
|
22
|
19
|
|
MPG (highway)
|
23
|
24
|
28
|
25
|
|
MPG (combined)
|
19
|
20
|
24
|
21
|
"Seating for five in the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport is fine, but seven is two too many." -The Car Connection
Seating and Comfort
For a person having interior space as the biggest priority in buying a car, then the Range Rover SE will impress. In the front is has 39.5-inch headroom, 60.7-inch shoulder room, and 42.2-inch legroom. In the back, its 39.1/59.5/37.0 inches headroom, shoulder room, and legroom respectively.
|
Model
|
Range Rover Sport SE
|
Porsche Cayenne
|
Volvo XC90
T5 Momentum
|
Audi Q7
2.0T Premium Quattro
|
|
Passenger capacity
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
7
|
|
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
|
39.5/60.7/42.2
|
39.6/58.9/57.2
|
38.0/58.0/40.9
|
38.4/59.5/41.7
|
|
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
|
39.1/59.5/37.0
|
39.0/57.0/36.0
|
39.0/57.0/37.0
|
38.8/58.5/38.8
|
|
Third (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
35.9/49.4/29.2
|
Cargo volume
The Range Rover Sport offers 27.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity with all seats up. Folding the second row reveals 62.2 cubic feet of cargo space. But the most spacious of all is the Audi Q7 as is sport 71.6 ft. of cargo space with second and third row folded.
|
Model
|
Range Rover Sport SE
|
Porsche Cayenne
|
Volvo XC90
T5 Momentum
|
Audi Q7
2.0T Premium Quattro
|
|
Cargo Volume behind 1st seats (cu.ft)
|
62.2
|
62.9
|
85.7
|
71.6
|
|
Cargo Volume behind 2nd seats (cu.ft)
|
27.5
|
23.7
|
41.8
|
37.5
|
|
Cargo Volume behind 3rd seats (cu.ft)
|
NA
|
NA
|
NA
|
14.8
|
"The 2018 Discovery Sport doesn’t look like any Land Rover before it, and that’s largely a good thing." -The Car Connection
Dimensions and Weight
At 4839 pounds, the Range Rover Sport SE is the heaviest among the cars compared here. Despite the weight, the Range Rover is actually the smallest three-row SUV compared here. The impressive ground clearance of 8.7 inch hints at its off-road prowess.
|
Model
|
Range Rover Sport SE
|
Porsche Cayenne
|
Volvo XC90
T5 Momentum
|
Audi Q7
2.0T Premium Quattro
|
|
Curb Weight (lbs.)
|
4839
|
4486
|
4394
|
4696
|
|
Length(in)
|
192.0
|
191.1
|
194.9
|
199.6
|
|
Width(in)
|
81.6
|
78.7
|
79.1
|
77.5
|
|
Height(in)
|
71.0
|
67.4
|
69.9
|
68.5
|
|
Ground clearance (in)
|
8.7
|
8.46
|
9.4
|
7.8
|
|
Wheelbase (in)
|
115.0
|
114.0
|
117.5
|
117.9
|
|
Track width (in) F/R
|
66.5/66.3
|
65.2/65.7
|
66.1/66.6
|
66.1/66.6
|
Exterior Features
- Premium LED headlights with signature DRL.
- Immersive body shape.
- Enclosed door handle embedded into the doors.
- Ambient sensors for auto lighting.
Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS has crash-tested the 2018 Land Rover Ranger Rover Sport.
- Power operated child locks
- Rear LATCH
- Front airbags, with passenger seat occupant detector
- Seatbelt pre-tensioners
- Perimetric alarm
- Anti-lock braking system(ABS)
- Emergency brake assist
- Customer configurable auto-lock
- Customer configurable single point entry
Land Rover Sport vs. Porsche Cayenne
The Porsche Cayenne is one of the best handling SUV out there and if that's what you want, get it. However, if you want a more spacious SUV, a more comfortable SUV, a more off-road capable SUV, or all of the above, consider the Range Rover Sport.
Land Rover Sport vs. Volvo XC90 T5 momentum
The Volvo XC90 brings a unique and refreshing Swedish flavor to the increasingly homogeneous luxury SUV market. The XC90 is spacious, supremely comfortable, and comes with the safety many associates with a Volvo. However, the Range Rover is decidedly better off-road and comes with much better engine.
Land Rover Sport vs. Audi Q7 2.0T Premium Quattro
The Audi Q7 offers 7 seats, a spacious interior, smooth ride, and a stable high-speed ride. It looks sharp but elegantly simple in typical Audi fashion and will satisfy anyone in the market for a large Luxury SUV. However, the Range Rover packs more charm and off-road credibility.
The 2018 Range Rover sport brings in all the virtues of its big brother The Range Rover at a lower asking price. Its interior features the softest of leathers, all the bells and whistles found on a modern luxury SUV, and a pillowy ride quality.
The engine is potent and the transmission is smooth all topped off with legendary off-road capability. However, the reliability history of the Range Rover leaves a lot to be desired and if that bothers you, consider the Germans.
