Head to head
Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Volkswagen Golf
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a performance-focused luxury suv. The Volkswagen Golf is a compact five-door hatchback.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Volkswagen Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot volume | 450 litres (seats up) to 1850 litres (seats folded) | 273-381 litres (seats up), 1,270 litres (seats down) |
| Engine options | 3.0 litre I6 (P360/P400), 4.4 litre twin-turbo V8 (P530/SV), 3.0 litre diesel (D250/D300/D350), plug-in hybrid (P440e-P550e) | - |
| Power range | 296hp (D300) to 626hp (SV) | - |
| Engines | - | 1.5 TSI 115bhp to 1.5 TSI 204bhp plug-in hybrid eHybrid |
| 0-60mph | - | 9.9 seconds (1.5 TSI), 7.2 seconds (eHybrid) |
| Seats | - | 5 |
| Length | - | 4,284mm |
Sources: Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Volkswagen Golf. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Range Rover Sport if...
The sportier, lower-riding sibling of the Range Rover, hired by prestige car and chauffeur fleets who want a fast, well-appointed SUV rather than the full-size flagship. Engine choices run from an efficient diesel up to a 626hp SV performance version.
Listed by
- Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise - London
- Luxury 4x4 Car Hire - London
- V.I.P. by Atlan Motors - Specialists in MPV's & Jeep Wrangler's - London
- Starr Luxury Cars - London
Buy or hire the Golf if...
A well-known compact hatchback bought and hired as an everyday, easy-to-drive family car. The range of petrol, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines lets a hire fleet offer a cheap-to-run option without stepping down to a smaller car.
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Common questions
What is the difference between the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and the Volkswagen Golf?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a performance-focused luxury SUV; the Volkswagen Golf is a compact five-door hatchback.
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