Verdict
The Range Rover is the faster, harder-hitting choice: its 4,395 cc petrol V8 produces 523 hp and 750 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h to 4.6 seconds versus 5.7 seconds. But Malaysian ownership costs matter. The Range Rover Sport’s 2,997 cc mild-hybrid petrol six reduces annual road tax from RM3,872 to RM1,635, while adding adaptive air suspension, Terrain Response 2 and a 835-litre boot. Both retain all-wheel drive, an eight-speed ZF automatic and 22-inch wheels. The Sport is the more rational cross-shop; the Range Rover earns its place with outright performance.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if 523 hp, 750 Nm and a 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than the RM790,000 upfront gap and higher road tax.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you want the lower-cost route to the same five-seat, all-wheel-drive formula with adaptive air suspension and a larger 835-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover RM2,488,000; Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,698,000.
- Engine output: Land Rover Range Rover 523 hp and 750 Nm; Land Rover Range Rover Sport 396 hp and 550 Nm.
- Performance: Land Rover Range Rover 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and 250 km/h; Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.7 seconds and 242 km/h.
- Road tax: Land Rover Range Rover RM3,872 per year; Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,635 per year.
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover 818 litres; Land Rover Range Rover Sport 835 litres.
- Length: Land Rover Range Rover 5,052 mm; Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4,946 mm.
Range Rover
- 523 hp and 750 Nm from the 4,395 cc petrol engine.
- Quicker 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Driver-knee and front-and-rear curtain airbags are listed.
- Costs RM790,000 more.
- Annual road tax is RM2,237 higher.
- 818-litre boot trails the Sport by 17 litres.
Range Rover Sport
- RM1,698,000 price and RM1,635 annual road tax.
- Adaptive air suspension, adjustable ride height and Terrain Response 2.
- 835-litre boot, plus a head-up display and ClearSight digital rear-view mirror.
- 396 hp and 550 Nm fall short of the Range Rover's 523 hp and 750 Nm.
- Its 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.1 seconds slower.
- No driver-knee airbag is listed, unlike the Range Rover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM2,488,000 | RM1,698,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,872 | RM1,635✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve Turbocharged DOHC with VVT Dual VANOS | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 2,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp✓ | 396 hp |
| Torque | 750 Nm✓ | 550 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | ZF 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 seconds✓ | 5.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 242 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 2,209 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,997 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 818 litres | 835 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 284/45R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Pirelli Scorpion Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Setup | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Dynamics, Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response 2 |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with High-Speed Emergency Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Matrix LED |
| Taillamps | LED | LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated and Memory Functions | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Power Reclining |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic, tilt and slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with Surround Camera System |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | ClearSight Digital Rear-view Mirror |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Range Rover vs Range Rover Sport FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Land Rover Range Rover Sport better?
The Range Rover is better for performance, with 523 hp, 750 Nm and a 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time. The Range Rover Sport is the smarter ownership choice, costing less, using a smaller 2,997 cc engine and carrying lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM790,000 more than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Which one has the bigger boot?
The Range Rover Sport has the bigger boot at 835 litres, 17 litres more than the Range Rover's 818 litres. Both have five seats and a 2,997 mm wheelbase.