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Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Volvo XC90 comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (80,100 £ vs 74,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Volvo XC90?

Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Volvo XC90: Key differences

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • visibly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Volvo XC90

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  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Range Rover Sport

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Volvo XC90 is marginally cheaper – starting at 74,300 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs 80,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,837 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport uses 2.7 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Volvo XC90 with 3.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers considerably more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 49 km more than the Volvo XC90.

XC90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers visibly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 144 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Volvo XC90 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport delivers somewhat more torque with 800 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 131 Nm more.

Range Rover Sport

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Volvo XC90 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC90 is a bit lighter – 2,080 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 310 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport carries somewhat more – 830 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Range Rover Sport

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.7 - 11.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 118 km
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Volvo XC90

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Range Rover Sport pairs unapologetic presence with genuine capability, looking like it belongs on a red carpet while quietly promising to tackle rough tracks when called upon. Inside, the cabin pampers with plush materials and thoughtful tech, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury, confidence and a touch of adventure.

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Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 is a serene Scandinavian SUV that mixes minimalist luxury with a composed, confidence-inspiring presence — ideal for buyers who want family practicality without sacrificing style. Inside it serves up a calm, well-crafted cabin and user-friendly tech that keeps long journeys pleasant and tantrums to a minimum, making the XC90 a smart, stylish pick for sensible drivers.

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Volvo XC90

Costs and Consumption

Price
80,100 - 129,900 £
Price
74,300 - 84,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
116 - 118 km
Electric Range
69 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
60 - 259 g/km
co2
71 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,809 kg
Curb weight
2,080 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
647 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
2,043 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
641 - 830 kg
Payload
600 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
249 - 550 HP
Power HP
250 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
550 - 800 Nm
Torque
360 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 405 kW
Power kW
184 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Volvo
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