Land Rover Defender vs. Land Rover Range Rover Sport
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Land Rover Defender and Land Rover Range Rover Sport contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Land Rover Defender and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
In comparing the Land Rover Defender's and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Defender has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Defender's and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Defender is a better car than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Pricing: A used 2025 Land Rover Defender ranges from $60,387 to $114,346 while a used 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is priced between $79,777 to $159,491. For a new model, the Land Rover Defender's price is between $67,921 and $131,305, with the Land Rover Range Rover Sport priced between $84,705 and $139,848.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Land Rover Defender loses 50.9 percent of its value and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport loses 60.4 percent of its value. This means the Land Rover Defender retains 9.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Land Rover Defender’s base engine makes 296 horsepower, and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport base engine makes 355 horsepower. The Defender is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. The Range Rover Sport is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 595 miles. This gives the Land Rover Range Rover Sport the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Land Rover Defender. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
67921 - 131305
Starting MSRP:
56900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
75104
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48975 - 136200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
84705 - 139848
Starting MSRP:
79700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
75104
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48975 - 136200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
77231
Price Range:
60387 - 114346
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
82207
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
50580 - 145833
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
100209
Price Range:
79777 - 159491
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
82207
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
50580 - 145833
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.49798776
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.38914453 - 0.60966222
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
48590
Depreciation %:
0.60966222
Resale Value $:
31110
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.49798776
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.38914453 - 0.60966222
Land Rover Defender Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Defender
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
13.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 16.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
13.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 16.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.037
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4131032167349544
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 15.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6512890482854776
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 15.4
Land Rover Defender Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 23Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Land Rover Range Rover Sport Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 23Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 23Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
25 out of / 27Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Land Rover Defender Trim Levels
110 P300 S, 110 P400 S, 110 P400 Sedona Red, 110 P400 X, 110 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 110 P500 X-Dynamic SE, 110 P635 OCTA, 110 P635 OCTA Edition One, 110 V8 P525, 130 P300 S, 130 P400 Outbound, 130 P400 S, 130 P400 X, 130 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 130 V8 P500, 90 P300 S, 90 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 90 V8
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Trim Levels
P360 S, P360 SE, P400 Dynamic SE, P530 Autobiography, P530 Dynamic SE, P635 SV Edition Two
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
296 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 21 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
428 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
476 / 595 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Cargo Space:
15.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
31.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4570 lbs
Width:
82.9 inches
Height:
77.5 inches
Length:
180.5 inches
Wheelbase:
101.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5090 lbs
Width:
87 inches
Height:
71.7 inches
Length:
194.7 inches
Wheelbase:
118 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/65R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/50R21
Exterior Colors
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Tasman Blue Metallic
Brown
Gondwana Stone Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic
Green
Pangea Green Metallic
Silver
Silicon Silver Premium Metallic
White
Fuji White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Varesine Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Borasco Grey Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic
Green
Giola Green Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Fuji White
Red
Firenze Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Khaki/Ebony
Black
Ebony
Brown
Caraway/Ebony
Gray
Light Cloud / Light Cloud/Lunar
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony
Brown
Not available
Gray
Light Cloud
