Certified Benz & Beemer Compares 2014 Porsche CAYENNE VS 2014 Land Rover Near Scottsdale, AZ

Both the Cayenne and the Range Rover Sport have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, height-adjustable front shoulder belts, all wheel drive, traction control and electronic stability systems to prevent skidding.

The Cayenne’s corrosion warranty is 4 years longer than the Range Rover Sport’s (10 vs. 6 years).

There are over 14 percent more Porsche dealers than there are Land Rover dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Cayenne’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Cayenne third among midsize premium CUVs in their 2013 Initial Quality Study. The Range Rover Sport isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2013 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Porsche vehicles are better in initial quality than Land Rover vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Porsche first in initial quality, above the industry average. With 36 more problems per 100 vehicles, Land Rover is ranked 21st, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2013 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Porsche vehicles are more reliable than Land Rover vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Porsche second in reliability, above the industry average. With 126 more problems per 100 vehicles, Land Rover is ranked 32nd.

The Cayenne has more powerful engines than the Range Rover Sport:

The Cayenne’s 3.0 turbo V6 diesel produces 74 lbs.-ft. more torque (406 vs. 332) than the Range Rover Sport’s standard 3.0 supercharged V6.

As tested in Motor Trend the Cayenne S Hybrid is faster than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 Supercharged (automatics tested):

On the EPA test cycle the Cayenne Diesel gets better fuel mileage than the Range Rover Sport (20 city/29 hwy vs. 17 city/23 hwy).

For better stopping power the Cayenne’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Range Rover Sport:

The Cayenne offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The Range Rover Sport doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The Cayenne stops much shorter than the Range Rover Sport:

For better traction, the Cayenne’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Range Rover Sport (295/35R21 vs. 275/40R22).

The Cayenne’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Range Rover Sport’s optional 40 series tires.

The Cayenne offers an available adjustable active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Land Rover doesn’t offer an active suspension on the Range Rover Sport.

The Cayenne GTS handles at .95 G’s, while the Range Rover Sport Supercharged pulls only .86 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Cayenne Turbo executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.5 seconds quicker than the Range Rover Sport HSE (24.8 seconds @ .81 average G’s vs. 27.3 seconds @ .65 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Cayenne’s turning circle is 2.2 feet tighter than the Range Rover Sport’s (39.1 feet vs. 41.3 feet).

The Porsche Cayenne may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 150 to 350 pounds less than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

The Cayenne has a larger cargo area with its rear seat folded than the Range Rover Sport with its rear seat folded (62.9 vs. 62.2 cubic feet).

The Cayenne’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the liftgate door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The Range Rover Sport’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Cayenne’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge – which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Range Rover Sport has neither an oil pressure gauge nor a temperature gauge.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Cayenne to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Range Rover Sport doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

Consumer Reports rated the Cayenne’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the Range Rover Sport’s headlights, which were rated “Good.”

The Cayenne’s available GPS navigation system has a real-time traffic update feature that offers alternative routes to automatically bypass traffic problems. (Service available in a limited number of metro areas.) The Range Rover Sport’s navigation system doesn’t offer real-time traffic updates.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Porsche Cayenne, based on reliability, safety and performance.

Motor Trend selected the Cayenne as their 2011 Sport Utility of the Year. The Range Rover Sport has never been chosen.

The Porsche Cayenne outsold the Land Rover Range Rover Sport by 16% during 2013.