Compare the2024 Land Rover Range Rover SportVS 2024 Volvo XC60

Both the Range Rover Sport and the XC60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Land Rover vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. With 47 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Land Rover higher than Volvo.

The Range Rover Sport has more powerful engines than the XC60:

As tested in Consumer Reports the Range Rover Sport P360 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid is faster than the XC60 B5 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder:

The Range Rover Sport P550e can travel with zero emissions on electricity, only, on a full charge for 51 miles. The XC60 T8 Extended Range has to start its internal combustion engine after only 35 miles.

Both the Range Rover Sport and the XC60 have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. All Range Rover Sports have a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily. The XC60 T8 doesn’t offer a way to disable start/stop.

The Range Rover Sport’s standard fuel tank has 5 gallons more fuel capacity than the XC60 (23.8 vs. 18.8 gallons).

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Land Rover Range Rover Sport higher (6 to 7 out of 10) than the Volvo XC60 (5 to 7). This means the Range Rover Sport produces up to 8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the XC60 every 15,000 miles.

The Range Rover Sport’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The XC60 doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Range Rover Sport’s brake rotors are larger than those on the XC60:

The Range Rover Sport SV offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The XC60 doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The Range Rover Sport stops shorter than the XC60:

For better traction, the Range Rover Sport has larger standard tires than the XC60 (275/50R21 vs. 235/60R18). The Range Rover Sport SV’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the XC60 (F:285/40R23 & R:305/35R23 vs. 265/35R22).

The Range Rover Sport’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the XC60’s standard 60 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Range Rover Sport has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the XC60. The Range Rover Sport’s optional 23-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels optional on the XC60.

The Range Rover Sport offers an optional full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the XC60; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which has mileage and speed limitations, or roadside assistance and a tow-truck.

The Range Rover Sport Autobiography/First Edition has active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The XC60 doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The front and rear suspension of the Range Rover Sport uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the XC60, which uses coil springs in front and transverse leafs springs in the rear. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The Range Rover Sport Autobiography/First Edition offers an available adjustable active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Volvo doesn’t offer an active suspension on the XC60.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Range Rover Sport’s wheelbase is 5.2 inches longer than on the XC60 (118 inches vs. 112.8 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Range Rover Sport is 1.9 inches wider in the front and 1.9 inches wider in the rear than on the XC60.

For better maneuverability, the Range Rover Sport w/Rear Wheel Steering’s turning circle is 1.5 feet tighter than the XC60’s (35.9 feet vs. 37.4 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Range Rover Sport SV has a 1.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the XC60 (9.8 vs. 8.5 inches), allowing the Range Rover Sport to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Range Rover Sport’s minimum ground clearance is 2.5 inches higher than on the XC60 (11 vs. 8.5 inches).

The design of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport amounts to more than styling. The Range Rover Sport has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .29 Cd. That is lower than the XC60 (.32) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the Range Rover Sport get better fuel mileage.

The Range Rover Sport uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The XC60 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Range Rover Sport has 1.3 inches more front headroom and .7 inches more rear headroom than the XC60.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Range Rover Sport’s rear seats recline. The XC60’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Range Rover Sport has a much larger cargo volume than the XC60 with its rear seat up (31.9 vs. 24.4 cubic feet).

The Range Rover Sport’s cargo area is larger than the XC60’s in every dimension:

Pressing a switch automatically lowers or raises the Range Rover Sport’s rear seats, to make changing between cargo and passengers easier. The XC60 doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

The Range Rover Sport’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the XC60’s (7716 vs. 3500 pounds).

The engine in the Range Rover Sport is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the XC60. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

The Range Rover Sport’s standard Entry and Exit Mode raises the steering wheel, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The XC60 doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

To better shield the driver and front passenger’s vision, the Range Rover Sport offers optional dual-element sun visors that can block glare from two directions simultaneously. The XC60 doesn’t offer secondary sun visors.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Range Rover Sport to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The XC60 doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Range Rover Sport has standard front air conditioned seats and offers them optionally in the rear. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The XC60 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

The Range Rover Sport has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the XC60.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the XC60.

The Range Rover Sport’s optional Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The XC60 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The Range Rover Sport will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Range Rover Sport will retain 51.86% to 52.18% of its original price after five years, while the XC60 only retains 47.41% to 49.36%.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Range Rover Sport first among large premium suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The XC60 isn’t in the top three in its category.