Powerful and Sporty Engines

The Range Rover Sport offers an exciting drive with four engines to choose from. The base powertrain is headed by a 3.0L inline-6 engine that generates 355 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque to help you accelerate on your weekend journeys.

How can you elevate your "downtime?” The most powerful option in the Range Rover Sport is an available Twin-Turbocharged 4.4L V8 engine that offers a beastly maximum 626 horsepower!

The Q7 only offers two engines. The first option is a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that gets up to 261 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. The other selection is an available 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that features up to 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque—less horsepower and the same amount of torque as the standard engine of the Range Rover Sport.

Plug in to Power Up

The Range Rover Sport can also change how you drive since this SUV is available as a plug-in hybrid model. It pairs an electric motor to the inline-6 for a max combined 543 horsepower.

While you’ll enjoy heart-pounding power, you can also save time at the gas pump and enjoy limitless miles in this Range Rover. Without a comparable plug-in hybrid model, the Q7 falls behind in this race.

What Drives Their Drivetrains?

The Range Rover Sport comes with standard All Wheel Drive to keep you in control regardless of weather or road conditions. It also uses a single-speed transfer box and an open differential with torque vectoring to grip the road.

If you run into challenging conditions, you can count on optional Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control to maintain traction in the Range Rover Sport, too. It acts like low-speed cruise control so that you can enjoy a safe and stable drive.

The Audi Q7 also features standard all-wheel drive. However, its quattro® system doesn't include an electronic differential or a low-speed cruise control system specifically designed for going off-road.

Rough Conditions, Smooth Sailing

After being tested in 20 countries around the world and in all types of extreme temperatures, the Range Rover Sport is prepared for virtually any type of environment. Terrain Response® 2 is the next-gen version of the award-winning system with seven selectable driving modes, including:

• General Driving
• Grass, Gravel, Snow
• Mud & Ruts
• Sand
• Rock Crawl

While the Q7 does come with a drive select system that can switch to off-road mode, you won't be able to adjust the drivetrain to specific types of terrain. The Ranger Rover Sport is more prepared for going off the beaten path—or anywhere else.

Impact on Handling & Agility

On top of offering more power and off-road capability, the Range Rover Sport is highly maneuverable. At 194.7 inches long and 80.6 inches wide, it's built to be nimble with agile handling and a tight turning circle.

The Audi Q7 is a more cumbersome SUV, measuring 199.3 inches long and 77.6 inches wide. This added length may make it tougher to turn around or find parking.

Room for Everything That Matters

Whether you’re loading up suitcases for a family road trip or running errands to pick up the weekly groceries, the Range Rover Sport has plenty of room for cargo—especially if you have a few friends or family members tagging along for the ride. The Range Rover’s trunk capacity measures 31.9 cubic feet, whereas the Audi’s measures 14.2 cubic feet.

The Audi Q7, on the other hand, is better positioned as a people mover with seating for up to seven than for its ability to transport your belongings.