2021 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2021 Range Rover Sport

Do you need a luxury SUV that’s ready for anything? While the 2021 Porsche Cayenne and the 2021 Range Rover Sport start with similar price tags, and offer many of the same features, only one of these models offers seating for up to seven passengers and the ability to power your wildest off-road adventures. Compare the 2021 Porsche Cayenne vs. Range Rover Sport with our team to find out why you’ll prefer the latter.

Range Rover Sport vs. Porsche Cayenne: Capacities

The Porsche Cayenne can only seat up to five passengers. That might not be a problem, if you tend to drive alone, or rarely load up the cabin for weekend adventures. Of course, if you do plan on taking more trips and bringing everyone along for the ride, you’ll appreciate that the Range Rover Sport offers optional seating for up to seven passengers.

Range Rover Sport vs. Porsche Cayenne: Safety Features

The Porsche Cayenne comes standard with a rearview camera and front/rear parking sensors, but if you want to access more advanced safety features, you can expect to add to the Porsche SUV’s already substantial price tag.

By contrast, the Range Rover Sport offers each of the following safety features as standard:

• Rearview camera
• Front/rear parking sensors
• Automatic emergency braking with a forward collision warning
• Lane departure warning with automatic Lane Keep Assist

Range Rover Sport vs. Porsche Cayenne: Capability

The Porsche Cayenne comes standard with all-wheel drive, and it is capable of going off-road–but can it really keep up with a Land Rover on Phoenix-area trails?

• There’s really no way around the fact that the Land Rover All-Wheel Drive system–with all the capability of classic 4×4, and then some–is more comfortable off the beaten track.
• Plus, only the Range Rover Sport offers brand-exclusive features such as Hill Descent Control (HDC®), Terrain Response®, and more.

What About Engine Options?

Both the Range Rover Sport and the Porsche Cayenne offer a very impressive range of engines, but the Range Rover Sport notches an early win by offering more horsepower (355 vs. 335) and more torque (365 lb-ft vs. 332 lb-ft) in its base trim. Here’s what you should know about the optional upgrades:

• Although the Porsche has a stronger range-topping option, it costs thousands more than the most expensive Range Rover Sport.
• The two vehicles are more or less running neck-and-neck as you move down the line.
• Although you might expect a Porsche to dominate on the racetrack, the Range Rover Sport SVR and the comparably-priced Cayenne GTS Coupe make 0 to 60 in just 4.3 and 4.2 seconds, respectively.

The Bottom Line: Since the Range Rover Sport can handle any off-road conditions, while also keeping up with the Porsche Cayenne on pavement, we think it’s the easy choice for adventurous Scottsdale drivers.

Test Drive the New Range Rover Sport at Land Rover North Scottsdale

If you’re ready to see what the new Range Rover Sport can really do, don’t wait to get in touch with Land Rover North Scottsdale. You can even shop entirely online, through our virtual showroom. Our Phoenix dealership is easy to reach from anywhere near Arrowhead, and we even offer home delivery.