Compare the2025 Land Rover Range Rover SportVS 2024 Buick Enclave

Safety
Warranty
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Buick Enclave doesn’t offer pretensioners for its second-row seat belts.

The Range Rover Sport’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Enclave doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

Both the Range Rover Sport and Enclave have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Range Rover Sport has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The Enclave’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Range Rover Sport. But it costs extra on the Enclave.

Both the Range Rover Sport and Enclave have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Range Rover Sport has Rear Traffic Braking (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Enclave’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

The Range Rover Sport’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Enclave doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

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

Warranty

The Range Rover Sport comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Enclave’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The Range Rover Sport’s 6 year corrosion warranty has no mileage limitations, but the corrosion warranty on the Enclave runs out after 100,000 miles.

Engine

The Range Rover Sport P360’s standard 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid produces 45 more horsepower (355 vs. 310) and 103 lbs.-ft. more torque (369 vs. 266) than the Enclave’s 3.6 DOHC V6. The Range Rover Sport P400’s standard 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid produces 85 more horsepower (395 vs. 310) and 140 lbs.-ft. more torque (406 vs. 266) than the Enclave’s 3.6 DOHC V6. The Range Rover Sport P460e’s standard 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid produces 144 more horsepower (454 vs. 310) and 221 lbs.-ft. more torque (487 vs. 266) than the Enclave’s 3.6 DOHC V6. The Range Rover Sport P530’s standard 4.4 turbo V8 produces 213 more horsepower (523 vs. 310) and 287 lbs.-ft. more torque (553 vs. 266) than the Enclave’s 3.6 DOHC V6. The Range Rover Sport SV’s standard 4.4 turbo V8 hybrid produces 316 more horsepower (626 vs. 310) and 287 lbs.-ft. more torque (553 vs. 266) than the Enclave’s 3.6 DOHC V6.

As tested in Car and Driver the Range Rover Sport P360 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid is faster than the Buick Enclave:

	Range Rover Sport	Enclave
Zero to 30 MPH	1.9 sec	2.5 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	5.7 sec	6.6 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	15.7 sec	17.4 sec
Quarter Mile	14.3 sec	15.1 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	96 MPH	94 MPH
Top Speed	140 MPH	131 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Range Rover Sport running on electricity gets better mileage than the Enclave:

			MPGe
Range Rover Sport
	AWD	P460e Electric Motor	51 city/56 hwy
		P550e Electric Motor	51 city/56 hwy
Enclave
			MPG
	FWD	3.6 DOHC V6	18 city/26 hwy
	AWD	3.6 DOHC V6	17 city/25 hwy

On the EPA test cycle the Range Rover Sport running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Enclave:

			MPG
Range Rover Sport
	AWD	P360 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cyl. Hybrid	20 city/25 hwy
		P400 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cyl. Hybrid	20 city/25 hwy
		P460e 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cyl. Hybrid	21 city/22 hwy
		P550e 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cyl. Hybrid	21 city/22 hwy
Enclave
	FWD	3.6 DOHC V6	18 city/26 hwy
	AWD	3.6 DOHC V6	17 city/25 hwy

The Range Rover Sport can travel with zero emissions for 53 miles. The Enclave can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the Range Rover Sport’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Enclave doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The Range Rover Sport’s standard fuel tank has 2.1 gallons more fuel capacity than the Enclave AWD’s standard fuel tank (23.8 vs. 21.7 gallons).

The Range Rover Sport P440e has a standard locking fuel door with a power remote release convenient to the driver. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the Enclave. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

Transmission

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 Enclave doesn’t offer launch control.

Brakes and Stopping

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

	Range Rover Sport	Range Rover Sport SV	Enclave
Front Rotors	14.9 inches	17.3 inches	12.6 inches
Rear Rotors	13.9 inches	15.3 inches	12.4 inches

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 Enclave doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The Range Rover Sport stops shorter than the Enclave:

	Range Rover Sport	Enclave
60 to 0 MPH	127 feet	134 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Range Rover Sport has larger standard tires than the Enclave (275/50R21 vs. 255/65R18). The Range Rover Sport SV’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Enclave (F:285/40R23 & R:305/35R23 vs. 255/65R18).

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 Enclave’s standard 65 series tires. The Range Rover Sport SV’s 285/40R23 front and 305/35R23 rear tires have a lower 40 series front and 35 series rear profile than the Enclave’s optional 55 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 Enclave. The Range Rover Sport’s optional 23-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels optional on the Enclave.

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 Enclave; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

Suspension and Handling

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 Enclave 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 Enclave, which uses coil springs. 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. Buick doesn’t offer an active suspension on the Enclave.

The Range Rover Sport has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Range Rover Sport’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Enclave doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The Range Rover Sport’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (51% to 49%) than the Enclave’s (57% to 43%). This gives the Range Rover Sport more stable handling and braking.

The Range Rover Sport Autobiography handles at .78 G’s, while the Enclave Avenir pulls only .75 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Range Rover Sport Autobiography executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.2 seconds quicker than the Enclave Avenir (27.2 seconds @ .66 average G’s vs. 28.4 seconds @ .6 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Range Rover Sport w/Rear Wheel Steering’s turning circle is 3.1 feet tighter than the Enclave’s (35.9 feet vs. 39 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Range Rover Sport SV has a 2.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Enclave (9.8 vs. 7.5 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 3.5 inches higher than on the Enclave (11 vs. 7.5 inches).

Chassis

The Range Rover Sport is 10.1 inches shorter than the Enclave, making the Range Rover Sport easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

As tested by Car and Driver while cruising at 70 MPH, the interior of the Range Rover Sport SE is quieter than the Enclave Essence (66 vs. 67 dB).

Cargo Capacity

The Range Rover Sport has a much larger cargo volume than the Enclave with its rear seat up (31.9 vs. 23.6 cubic feet).

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the Range Rover Sport. The Enclave doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

Towing

The Range Rover Sport’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Enclave’s (7716 vs. 1500 pounds).

Standard Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) on the Range Rover Sport uses the Dynamic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Enclave doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Servicing Ease

The engine in the Range Rover Sport is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Enclave. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because there are no rear spark plugs and the accessory belts are in front.

Ergonomics

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the Enclave Premium/Avenir, the Range Rover Sport has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Range Rover Sport’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Enclave’s passenger windows don’t close automatically.

The Range Rover Sport’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Enclave’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the Range Rover Sport to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Enclave doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Range Rover Sport has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Enclave doesn’t offer headlight washers.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the Range Rover Sport offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The Enclave doesn’t offer cornering lights.

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 Enclave 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 Enclave doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors are only offered on the Enclave Premium/Avenir.

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 Enclave doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.

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 Enclave doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Economic Advantages

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 Enclave only retains 48.75% to 49.82%.

Recommendations

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

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