Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Land Rover Defender vs Porsche 718

CarWale brings you comparison of Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Defender and Porsche 718. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport price is Rs. 1.40 Crore, Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore and Porsche 718 price is Rs. 1.48 Crore. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel, Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Porsche 718 is available in 1988 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Range Rover Sport vs Defender vs 718 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Range Rover Sport	Defender	718
Price	Rs. 1.40 Crore	Rs. 1.04 Crore	Rs. 1.48 Crore
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	1997 cc	1988 cc
Power	346 bhp	296 bhp	295 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

SE Dynamic 3.0 Diesel

Rs. 1.40 Crore

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.04 Crore

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Porsche 718

Cayman

Rs. 1.48 Crore

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

SE Dynamic 3.0 Diesel

Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Porsche 718

Cayman

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	234	191	275
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.9	7.4	4.9
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1988 cc, 4 Cylinders Flat, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	3.0L Turbocharged V6	2.0L Turbocharged I4	MA2.20 Turbocharged Flat-4
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	346 bhp @ 4000 rpm	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	295 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	700 Nm @ 1500 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	380 Nm @ 2150 rpm
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD / AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Four corner air suspension	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	McPherson Spring-Strut
Rear Suspension	Four corner air suspension	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	McPherson Spring-Strut
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.3	6.42	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	R22	255 / 60 R20	235 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	R22	255 / 60 R20	265 / 45 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Manual Shift - Electronic	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)			Optional
Differential Lock	Centre	Electronic

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning			Optional
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
High-beam Assist	Optional
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier		Optional
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED	Bi-Xenon Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Optional	Illuminated
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Remote Operated	Electric Tailgate Release	Remote Operated

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	13.1	11.4
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System			Optional
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Mobile App Features

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	20 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	20 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, seat height up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather + Alcantara
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours		Ebony	Black, Agate Grey
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder		Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)		Optional
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Santorini Black	Pangea Green Metallic	Black
Portofino Blue	Santorini Black Metallic	Gentian Blue Metallic
Carpathian Grey	Tasman Blue Metallic	Jet Black Metallic
Giola Green	Gondwana Stone Metallic	Agate Grey Metallic
Varesine Blue	Eiger Grey Metallic	Aventurine Green Metallic
Charente Grey	Fuji White	Guards Red
Firenze Red		GT Silver Metallic
Eiger Grey		White
Lantau Bronze		Racing Yellow
Borasco Grey
Fuji White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

11 Ratings

5.0/5

4 Ratings

5.0/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.8Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.6Performance	5.0Performance
	3.9Fuel Economy	5.0Fuel Economy
	4.2Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Combination of power and luxury

Range Rover 3.0 Diesel has a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder turbo engine. provide excellent performance and 0-100 in around 8 sec. It has a luxurious appearance with a smooth surface. It features large alloy wheels and multiple LED lights.

Mileage is fantastic and horsepower is awesome

Good very good I bought it 9 years ago and it is working now just like a pro it didn't disappoint me Mileage is fantastic and horsepower is awesome East and West Defender is the best But 1 problem is that is expensive but according to its price it is just fantastic No words for it The waiting period is very much but when you get it you will forget all the other cars and you will again and again just wow! Thank you Have a nice day

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Range Rover Sport vs Defender vs 718 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Defender and Porsche 718?

Land Rover Range Rover Sport price is Rs. 1.40 Crore, Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore and Porsche 718 price is Rs. 1.48 Crore. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Range Rover Sport compared to Defender and 718?

For the SE Dynamic 3.0 Diesel variant, 2998 cc Diesel engine of Range Rover Sport produces 346 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 700 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the 110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the Cayman variant, 1988 cc Petrol engine of 718 produces 295 bhp @ 6500 rpm of power and 380 Nm @ 2150 rpm of torque.

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Land Rover Defender vs Porsche 718

Length (mm)	4946	5018	4379
Width (mm)	2047	2105	1801
Height (mm)	1820	1967	1295
Wheelbase (mm)	2997	3022	2475
Ground Clearance (mm)	216	218
Kerb Weight (kg)		2186	1365

Doors (Doors)	5	5	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	2
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	1
Bootspace (litres)			272
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		90	54

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car			Optional
Check Vehicle Status via App			Optional
Geo-fence			Optional
Emergency Call			Optional
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App			Optional
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App			Optional
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App			Optional

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	100000	60000