Land Rover LR3 vs. Land Rover Range Rover Sport
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
When we compare the Land Rover LR3's and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport's specifications and ratings, The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Land Rover LR3 and Land Rover Range Rover Sport have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover LR3's and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a better car than the Land Rover LR3.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Land Rover LR3 and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport makes 300 horsepower. The LR3 is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 388 miles. The Range Rover Sport is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 419 miles. This gives the Land Rover Range Rover Sport the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Land Rover LR3. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Land Rover LR3 and Land Rover Range Rover Sport are comparable in regards to rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
45975
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
58375
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
45522
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
37335 - 58375
Used Car Pricing
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9325
Price Range:
4950 - 14641
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
8728
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
6474 - 13302
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Land Rover LR3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
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 LR3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.7995024667710428
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.78795975913695
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
5.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 20.7
Land Rover LR3 Rankings
Not yet available
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
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23 out of / 27Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Land Rover LR3 Trim Levels
Base, HSE
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Trim Levels
HSE, Supercharged
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
315 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1654 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
315 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1653 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
274 / 388 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
280 / 419 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
42.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Cargo Space:
9.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
90.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
71 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5796 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
74.5 inches
Length:
190.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5702 lbs
Width:
85.4 inches
Height:
71.5 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
108 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Santorini Black
Blue
Buckingham Blue
Brown
Bourneville Metallic
Gray
Stornoway Grey Metallic
Green
Galway Green
Red
Rimini Red Metallic
Silver
Zermatt Silver
White
Alaska White
Gold
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Santorini Black
Blue
Buckingham Blue / Cairns Blue / Izmir Blue
Brown
Bourneville Metallic
Gray
Stornoway Grey Metallic
Green
Galway Green / Lucerne Green / Lugano Teal
Red
Rimini Red Metallic
Silver
Zermatt Silver
White
Alaska White
Gold
Atacama Sand
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony / Ebony
Brown
Almond / Nutmeg
Beige
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony / Ebony
Brown
Almond / Nutmeg
Beige
Tan / Ebony
White
Ivory / Ebony