Compare 2025 Range Rover Sport vs 2025 Defender
| 2025 Range Rover Sport | 2025 Defender |
Engine |
|
| 3.0L Turbo I-6 | 2.0L Turbo I-4 |
Horsepower |
|
| 355 hp | 296 hp |
MPG (City/Highway) |
|
| 20/25 * | 18/21 * |
Max Available Seating Capacity |
|
| 5 Passengers | 8 Passengers |
2025 Range Rover Sport vs 2025 Defender
Serving Annapolis, MD
As luxury midsize SUVs, the 2025 Range Rover Sport and the 2025 Defender are frequently compared to each other. While these premium models have strong similarities in some areas, they are fascinatingly unique in several ways. A closer look at what these models offer will help you make an informed buying decision.
Performance
The Range Rover Sport is available with both mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain systems. The entry-level system is a mild-hybrid turbo 3.0-liter V6 unit that generates 355 horsepower. The most powerful system is also a mild-hybrid unit. This is a turbo 4.4-liter V8 that puts out 626 horsepower. The most powerful plug-in hybrid engine uses a turbo 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine. Its output is 542 horsepower.
The Land Rover Defender has four engine options. The base engine is a turbo 2.0-liter, four-cylinder system that generates 296 horsepower. The top engine is a turbo V8 that puts out 626 horsepower.
Appearance
The differences between the Range Rover Sport and the Defender continue with their styling. The Range Rover Sport has a boxy shape that is muted by smoothly contoured sides and a gently swooping hood. The sides are accented by an angled definition line running below the belt line. The nose sports a wide, rectangular grille integrated with LED-underscored headlights.
The Defender’s design is squared off with a tall, flat profile. The sides are styled with a vertical air vent and molded fenders. At the front, the small, rectangular grille is mounted over a rectangular, molded bumper. The headlights add individualized style with a U-shaped LED element.
Features
If you opt for the 2025 Range Rover Sport, your new SUV may be outfitted with a bevy of features. These include wireless device charging, a 13.1-inch infotainment system screen, heated seats, leather upholstery, a surround-view camera, adaptive cruise control, a four-zone climate control system, a head-up display, a Meridian 3D sound system, massaging front seats, configurable ambient lights, cabin air purification, and more. The Defender has many of these features. It also has a heated windshield, a digital rear mirror, and a few other features.
Take a Test Drive at Land Rover Annapolis Today
The 2025 Range Rover Sport and the 2025 Defender are next-level models with strong appeal. With their many differences, a test drive comparison is the best way to experience their personal benefits and traits. Visit Land Rover Annapolis today, or reach out to our sales associates online to arrange a test drive.
* All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.