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Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Porsche Cayenne (2026)

Land Rover Range Rover Sport (₹1.43 Crore – ₹2.35 Crore) and Porsche Cayenne (₹1.51 Crore – ₹2.13 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).

  • The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is more affordable — it starts ₹8.18 Lakh lower than the Porsche Cayenne.
  • The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against null bhp.

Specification Comparison

SpecLand Rover Range Rover SportPorsche Cayenne
Ex-showroom price₹1.43 Crore – ₹2.35 Crore₹1.51 Crore – ₹2.13 Crore
Engine / Motor3.0L D350 diesel MHEV 350 PS / 3.0L P400 petrol MHEV 400 PS / 4.4L twin-turbo V8 635 PS (SV)
Max power626 bhpnull bhp
Fuel optionsPetrol, DieselPetrol
TransmissionsTorque Converter ATTorque Converter AT
Mileage (claimed)——
Seating55
Safety ratingNot testedNot tested
Airbags (max)nullnull
Boot space——

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport in short

The Range Rover Sport is the driver's Range Rover: same platform and engines as the flagship in a sharper body, from ₹1.43 crore for the D350 and P400 Dynamic HSE — diesel and petrol identically priced — to the 635 PS SV trio at ₹2.05–2.35 crore. Land Rover India publishes one pan-India price list, and the Sport's July 2026 figures give it a near-₹1 crore saving over the equivalent full-size Range Rover. Rivals are the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5 M territory and the Mercedes GLE 53.

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Porsche Cayenne in short

The Cayenne is Porsche's large luxury SUV, and the facelifted (E3) petrol range in India runs six variants from ₹1.51 crore for the standard car to ₹2.13 crore for the GTS Coupé — every price straight from Porsche's India configurator. Each bodystyle comes two ways: SUV or Coupé, in standard, Black Edition and GTS forms, all with Porsche's Tiptronic torque-converter automatic. It fights the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 on price but the Range Rover Sport on character.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper: Range Rover Sport or Cayenne?

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is more affordable — it starts ₹8.18 Lakh lower than the Porsche Cayenne. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)

Range Rover Sport vs Cayenne — which is safer?

NCAP ratings: Land Rover Range Rover Sport — not yet tested; Porsche Cayenne — not yet tested.

Should I buy the Range Rover Sport or the Cayenne?

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is more affordable — it starts ₹8.18 Lakh lower than the Porsche Cayenne. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.