2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe

$83,700 · Crossover

$81,850 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Range Rover Sport (car1) radiates opulent British heritage and robust off-road capability, boasting 355 hp and standard four-wheel drive. In contrast, the 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe (car2) hits the pavement with a more aggressive stance, offering 375 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque, aiming for sporty agility. While the Range Rover Sport is physically larger at 194.7 inches long and offers 31.9 cu ft of cargo space, the Genesis undercuts it slightly in price at $81,850 versus $83,700. Interestingly, the Range Rover Sport achieves a combined 22 MPG, notably better than the GV80 Coupe's expected efficiency if the 2 MPG difference mentioned is accurate for combined driving, presenting a significant trade-off between brute luxury presence and the edge in immediate power from the Genesis.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Range Rover Sport's slightly better combined MPG of 22 makes it marginally more economical for daily driving mileage.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Range Rover Sport provides superior practicality with 31.9 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to the Genesis's 29.3 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe

The Genesis GV80 Coupe clearly wins on raw performance with 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque.

💰 Best Value

2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe

The Genesis GV80 Coupe wins on immediate output per dollar, offering more horsepower (375 hp) for a lower MSRP ($81,850).

Choose the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if...

You prioritize sheer cargo volume, as the Range Rover Sport offers 31.9 cu ft.
You prefer the confidence of a traditional four-wheel drive system for varied conditions.
You desire the heritage and presence associated with the Land Rover brand, despite slightly less engine output.

Choose the Genesis GV80 Coupe if...

You seek higher performance metrics, specifically 375 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque.
Your budget leans toward the lower starting MSRP of $81,850.
You prefer a visually lower-slung vehicle, as the GV80 Coupe is significantly shorter in height at 67.3 inches.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Land Rover Range Rover Sport	Genesis GV80 Coupe
Length	194.7"	195.5"
Width	79.0"	77.8"
Height	71.7"	67.3"
Wheelbase	118.0"	116.3"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Land Rover	Genesis
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	✓	—
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Headlight Washers	✓	—
Front Fog Lights	✓	—
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Power Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Multi-Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Land Rover	Genesis
Base Engine Displacement	3.0 L	3.5 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 6	V6
Base Engine Type	mild hybrid	gas
Horsepower	355 hp @ 5500 rpm	375 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque	369 lb-ft @ 1570 rpm	391 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm
Number of Valves	24	24
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Land Rover	Genesis
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	four wheel drive	all wheel drive
4WD System Type	Full Time	—
Transfer Case Gearing	Electronic Single-Speed	—
Center Differential Type	Locking	Locking
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓
[object Object]	—	✓
[object Object]	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	Land Rover	Genesis
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	20/25 MPG	—
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	22 MPG	—
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	476.0/595.0 mi.	0/0 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	23.8 gal.	21.1 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Land Rover	Genesis
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	—
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	✓
Side View Camera	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	—
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
Rear Parking Sensors with Side Sensing	—	✓
Driver Assisted Parking Assist	—	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	—	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	—	✓
Digital Rearview Mirror	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Land Rover	Genesis
Infotainment Display	13.1 in	27.0 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Meridian Speakers	✓	—
Stereo Power	400W	1400W
Speaker System	15	18
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	3 months
Video Monitor	✓	—
Premium Brand Speakers	—	Bang & Olufsen
Surround Audio	—	Discrete
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Land Rover	Genesis
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	1st Row Power Glass Extended
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Land Rover	Genesis
Front Head Room	38.8 in.	40.2 in.
Front Leg Room	40.3 in.	41.6 in.
Seat Material: Premium Leather	✓	✓
Front Seat Type: Captain's Chairs	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	16-way	12-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	✓	✓
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	2
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	16-way	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	✓	—
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	3	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Driver Seat Ventilation	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Ventilation	✓	✓
Front Shoulder Room	—	60.6 in.
Front Hip Room	—	56.7 in.
Front Seat Type: Bucket	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Land Rover	Genesis
Rear Head Room	39.0 in.	37.6 in.
Rear Leg Room	37.8 in.	38.7 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	✓
Folding Rear Seat Feature	✓	—
Pass-Thru Center Armrest	✓	—
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	✓
Rear Shoulder Room	—	57.8 in.
Rear Hip Room	—	56.2 in.
Folding Center Armrest	—	✓
Rear Seat Ventilation	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Land Rover	Genesis
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Size	21 in	20 x 8.5 in
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	275/50R21	265/50R V
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	—
Spare Tire Location	Inside Mounted	—

Suspension

Feature	Land Rover	Genesis
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Land Rover	Genesis
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	10 yr./ 100000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ unlimited mi.	7 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe.

Which luxury crossover handles better on winding roads?

The 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe, with its focus on sportiness indicated by its higher torque (391 lb-ft) and lower height (67.3 inches), is likely engineered for more aggressive handling dynamics. The Range Rover Sport is designed primarily for supreme comfort and off-road prowess.

How much more powerful is the Genesis GV80 Coupe than the Range Rover Sport?

The Genesis GV80 Coupe has a distinct power advantage, boasting 375 horsepower compared to the Range Rover Sport's 355 hp. This 20-horsepower difference contributes to a more spirited acceleration feel for the Genesis.

Is the difference in cargo space significant for families?

Yes, the Range Rover Sport offers 31.9 cu ft of cargo space, which is noticeably more than the Genesis GV80 Coupe’s 29.3 cu ft. This nearly 3 cubic feet difference can matter when packing for extended trips or managing bulky gear.

What are the primary price and fuel economy considerations between these two?

The Genesis GV80 Coupe is cheaper upfront at $81,850 versus the Range Rover Sport’s $83,700. However, the Range Rover Sport reports a combined 22 MPG, suggesting better long-term running costs if its fuel efficiency figures are superior.

Are there major differences in size and maneuverability?

The vehicles are nearly identical in length (194.7 in vs 195.5 in), but the Genesis is significantly narrower (77.8 in vs 79.0 in) and much lower, which might aid garage parking but could slightly limit interior shoulder room compared to the Range Rover Sport.

Do both vehicles require premium fuel?

Yes, both the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and the 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe specify premium unleaded fuel as recommended for optimal performance from their respective engines.