Both the Range Rover Velar and the E-Pace 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, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.
Compare the2025 Land Rover Range Rover VelarVS 2024 Jaguar E-Pace
Safety
Warranty
There are over 38 percent more Land Rover dealers than there are Jaguar dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Range Rover Velar’s warranty.
Engine
The Range Rover Velar HST P400’s standard 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid produces 149 more horsepower (395 vs. 246) and 137 lbs.-ft. more torque (406 vs. 269) than the E-Pace’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.
Fuel Economy and Range
On the EPA test cycle the Range Rover Velar P250 gets better fuel mileage than the E-Pace P250 (22 city/26 hwy vs. 20 city/26 hwy).
The Range Rover Velar has 4.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the E-Pace (21.9 vs. 17.7 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.
Brakes and Stopping
For better stopping power the Range Rover Velar’s brake rotors are larger than those on the E-Pace:
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Range Rover Velar |
Range Rover Velar P400 |
E-Pace |
Front Rotors |
14 inches |
15 inches |
13.7 inches |
Rear Rotors |
12.8 inches |
12.8 inches |
11.8 inches |
The Range Rover Velar stops much shorter than the E-Pace:
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Range Rover Velar |
E-Pace |
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60 to 0 MPH |
124 feet |
134 feet |
Motor Trend |
Tires and Wheels
For better traction, the Range Rover Velar has larger standard tires than the E-Pace (255/50R20 vs. 235/55R19). The Range Rover Velar’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the E-Pace (265/45R21 vs. 245/45R20).
The Range Rover Velar’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the E-Pace’s optional 45 series tires.
For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Range Rover Velar offers optional 22-inch wheels. The E-Pace’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.
Suspension and Handling
The Range Rover Velar has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The E-Pace’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.
The Range Rover Velar 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 Velar’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 E-Pace doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.
For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Range Rover Velar’s wheelbase is 7.4 inches longer than on the E-Pace (113 inches vs. 105.6 inches).
For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Range Rover Velar is .5 inches wider in the front and 1.3 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the E-Pace.
The Range Rover Velar’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50.1% to 49.9%) than the E-Pace’s (58.7% to 41.3%). This gives the Range Rover Velar more stable handling and braking.
The Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE handles at .84 G’s, while the E-Pace SE pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.
The Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.2 seconds quicker than the E-Pace SE (26.2 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 28.4 seconds @ .6 average G’s).
For greater off-road capability the Range Rover Velar has a greater minimum ground clearance than the E-Pace (8.4 vs. 8 inches), allowing the Range Rover Velar to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Range Rover Velar w/Air Suspension’s minimum ground clearance is 1.9 inches higher than on the E-Pace (9.9 vs. 8 inches).
Passenger Space
The Range Rover Velar has .2 inches more front legroom, 1.1 inches more front shoulder room and 2.9 inches more rear legroom than the E-Pace.
For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Range Rover Velar HSE’s rear seats recline. The E-Pace’s rear seats don’t recline.
Cargo Capacity
The Range Rover Velar has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the E-Pace with its rear seat up (30.9 vs. 22.4 cubic feet). The Range Rover Velar has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the E-Pace with its rear seat folded (62.7 vs. 49.5 cubic feet).
Pulling a handle automatically lowers the Range Rover Velar’s optional rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The E-Pace doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.
Towing
The Range Rover Velar’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the E-Pace’s (5291 vs. 3968 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Jaguar E-Pace is only 3968 pounds. The Range Rover Velar offers up to a 5511 lbs. towing capacity.
Servicing Ease
The engine in the Range Rover Velar is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the E-Pace. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.
Ergonomics
Consumer Reports rated the Range Rover Velar’s headlight performance “Good,” a higher rating than the E-Pace’s headlights, which were rated “Fair.”
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 Velar offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The E-Pace doesn’t offer headlight washers.
Optional air-conditioned seats in the Range Rover Velar keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The E-Pace doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.
The Range Rover Velar 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 E-Pace.
The Range Rover Velar HSE has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the E-Pace.
The Range Rover Velar’s optional Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The E-Pace doesn’t offer an automated parking system.
Economic Advantages
The Range Rover Velar will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Range Rover Velar will retain 51.5% to 52.5% of its original price after five years, while the E-Pace only retains 51.25%.
Recommendations
Motor Trend performed a comparison test in its January 2019 issue and they ranked the Land Rover Range Rover Velar higher than the Jaguar E-Pace SE.
J.D. Power and Associates rated the Range Rover Velar second among midsize premium suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The E-Pace isn’t in the top three in its category.
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar outsold the Jaguar E-Pace by almost 15 to one during 2023.