2026–27 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Porsche Cayenne: We Compared the Data
By the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Updated November 8, 2026 · how we score
Our pick: the Cayenne — it leads our weighted scorecard 3–0 across 4 categories, winning on better 5-year value retention (36.3% vs 30.5%) and more available power (1,139 hp vs 626 hp). The Range Rover Sport doesn't win a category on our scorecard; it makes sense mainly if you find a meaningfully better deal on one locally.
Scorecard: Range Rover Sport 0 pts · Cayenne 3 pts across 4 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2027 Range Rover Sport | 2026 Cayenne | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year value retained (1.5) | 30.5% | 36.3% | Cayenne |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | — | 19 mpg | No data |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 626 hp | 1,139 hp | Cayenne |
| Max towing (1) | 7,716 lb | 7,716 lb | Tie |
| Recalls, 2023–2025 model years (0.5) | 14 | 4 | Cayenne |
| Weighted points | 0 | 3 | Cayenne |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Resale. Resale-minded buyers: the Cayenne — 36.3% vs 30.5% (5-year value retained).
- Towing. Towing: it's a wash — Range Rover Sport 7,716 lb vs Cayenne 7,716 lb (max towing).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
A current starting MSRP isn't on file for both models.
Reliability: NHTSA complaints and recalls
- Range Rover Sport: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- Cayenne: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- Recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 model years: Range Rover Sport 14, Cayenne 4.
Complaint rates are owner complaints filed with NHTSA divided by vehicles sold — a federal-data signal, not a survey score.
Specs side by side
| 2027 Range Rover Sport | 2026 Cayenne | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 355–626 hp | 348–1139 hp |
| Max torque | 590 lb-ft | 1106 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | — | 17–19 mpg |
| Max towing | 7,716 lb | 7,716 lb |
| Max payload | — | 1,601 lb |
Automaker-published figures; EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov. "—" = not published.
Resale: 5-year value retained
A 5-year-old (2021) Range Rover Sport lists for a median $31,949 — 30.5% of today's median new price of $104,710. A 5-year-old (2021) Cayenne lists for a median $44,800 — 36.3% of today's median new price of $123,357.
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FAQ
Is the Range Rover Sport better than the Cayenne?
On our data, no — the Cayenne comes out ahead. Our pick: the Cayenne — it leads our weighted scorecard 3–0 across 4 categories, winning on better 5-year value retention (36.3% vs 30.5%) and more available power (1,139 hp vs 626 hp). The Range Rover Sport doesn't win a category on our scorecard; it makes sense mainly if you find a meaningfully better deal on one locally.
Which is more reliable, the Range Rover Sport or the Cayenne?
We only rank reliability by NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold, and that rate isn't available for both models yet. NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 Range Rover Sport and 4 for the Cayenne.
Which holds its value better, the Range Rover Sport or the Cayenne?
The Cayenne: a 5-year-old example lists for 36.3% of the new price, versus 30.5% for the Range Rover Sport, based on median used asking prices against today's median new price.
Which is cheaper, the Range Rover Sport or the Cayenne?
We don't have a current starting MSRP for both models.
Which has better gas mileage, the Range Rover Sport or the Cayenne?
EPA ratings aren't on file for both models.
How we score
Each category compares one published number per model and counts only when both models have it. The winner earns the category weight; results inside the tie band earn nothing. Our pick has more weighted points; level points fall back to more category wins, then the reliability winner, then the price winner.
- Starting MSRP: lower wins; tie within 3%.
- NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold: lower wins; tie within 15%.
- 5-year value retained: higher wins; tie within 2 points.
- Best EPA combined: higher wins; tie within 1 mpg (3 MPGe).
- Most horsepower available: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Max towing: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Cargo behind rear seats: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Standard seats: higher wins; tie same count.
- Median discount verified buyers got: higher wins; tie within 0.5 points.
- Recalls, 2023–2025 model years: lower wins; tie within 1.
Towing weighs 2 for pickups and 1 otherwise; seating is only scored between SUVs and minivans, using standard (never optional) seats. Sources: automaker spec pages and order guides; EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns against published US sales; median used asking prices across active US dealer listings from licensed vehicle-data providers; verified buyer-submitted deal sheets for discounts.
Cite this page: CarWhere, "2026–27 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Porsche Cayenne: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/land-rover-range-rover-sport-vs-porsche-cayenne, updated November 8, 2026.