After spending a couple of months with our 2016 Range Rover Sport, we thought it would be fitting to do a fair comparison of the Range Rover Sport vs our Range Rover Full-Size L322 from 2011. Sure, the model years are 5 years apart, but I still firmly believe that the L322 Range Rover is more value for money over the L494 Range Rover Sport all these years later.

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About this video: Today, we’re going to compare the difference of the full size Range Rover against the Range Rover Sport - the full size Range Rover’s smaller sibling. While both of these Range Rovers are great, I think there are a few points to be made in either direction for which Range Rover you should buy. Here are some of the key difference in the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport to help you decide which Range Rover is best for you.

Starting off with the full-size Range Rover L322 pros, let’s talk about visibility and practicality. Because this is the full-size model from the previous generation, the design overall suits that of a typical SUV. Visibility is fantastic in the full-size Range Rover L322 when compared to the Range Rover Sport L494. You also have the split tailgate only on the full size Range Rover - which is weirdly a key difference in the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport.

Add to that, the full-size Range Rover has much more usable interior space than the Range Rover Sport, and interestingly enough, it’s not because they’re much larger on the outside. The fullsize Range Rover L322 uses its interior space more effieciently than the Range Rover Sport.

There’s also the topic of comfort, which the full size Range Rover L322 once again prevails in. The Range Rover L322 full size is a much more comfortable driving experience compared to the Range Rover Sport from 2016. The Range Rover L322 has a much more comfortable seating position and higher quality materials on the interior. Add to that, the full size Range Rover has a more comfortable suspension set up that makes driving a pleasure rather than a chore like it feels like the Range Rover Sport.

Most importantly, the Range Rover full size used was half the price of the Range Rover Sport used. That makes a huge difference because I don’t foresee anyone needing to do $27,000 in work on the L322 Range Rover when compared to the Range Rover Sport.

Moving on, let’s talk about the pros of purchasing a used Range Rover Sport instead of a used L322 Range Rover full size. To start with, the Range Rover Sport has a much more modern interior. It also gives passengers much better tech for daily use. The 2016 Range Rover Sport features bluetooth audio, better multi-media inputs, more user-friendly infotainment, easily accessible cameras, and better parking sensors when compared to the full size L322 Range Rover from a few years prior.

You also get a much more modern exterior design on the Range Rover Sport when compared to the full size Range Rover L322 from 2011. Obviously, that is expected considering they were designed nearly 20 years apart, but it does make a difference to some people, so it’s worth mentioning as a difference on the L322 vs the L494 Range Rover Sport.

The Range Rover Sport L494 also has an automatic tailgate and a lot of mechanical issues sorted that are common on the full size Range Rover L322. The Range Rover Sport is also a lot more engaging to drive when compared to the full size Range Rover, which drives like a boat on water.

Most importantly, though, the Range Rover Sport is still covered by Land Rover’s warranty, which makes a huge difference in feeling comfortable with daily driving a used Range Rover - no matter if its a Range Rover L322 full size or Range Rover L494 Sport.

So here’s which we think is best for each category to help you decide which Range Rover or Range Rover Sport is best for you:

Comfort: Range Rover Full Size L322
Daily Use: Range Rover L494 Sport
Value: L322 Range Rover
Servicing Costs: L494 Range Rover Sport
Fun: Toss - L322 is King Off Road; Sport is Fun on Twisty Roads
Which Most People Should Pick: L494 Range Rover Sport
Which I Would Pick: L322 Range Rover

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