2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid vs 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid presented a sporty exterior with its black 18-inch wheels and blacked-out trim, though its interior was relatively basic. The Sport-L Hybrid offered an upgrade with leather-lined interiors, while the Sport Touring Hybrid topped the lineup. Our test vehicle, a Sport Touring Hybrid, featured Canyon River Blue paint and a price tag of $41,175, including destination charges. Its conservative styling, with a technical face and tusks framing the lower air intake, gave it a unique look, though it appeared visually heavy over the front wheels. The rear quarter view was its best angle, with Volvo-adjacent taillights and a tidy design lending an upscale appearance. Inside, the Sport Touring boasted leather seats with orange contrast stitching and numerous quality details, such as a soft-touch dashboard and metal mesh air vent covers, creating a sophisticated cabin feel.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport emphasized a sportier aesthetic within the Range Rover family, with a taller stance and shorter wheelbase for an athletic appearance. Large front air intakes and fake vents added to its sporty look, though it appeared tall and narrow from some angles. The lineup included SE, Dynamic SE, Autobiography, and SV Edition Two trims, with the Dynamic SE offering a Stealth appearance package. Our test car, an SV Edition 2, featured Marl Grey paint and carbon-fiber elements, making it a sleeper compared to its German rivals. Inside, the SV Edition 2 had red leather upholstery, sport seats with light-up inserts, and a minimalist dashboard with a touchscreen and stubby shifter. The high console and dash created a cockpit-like feel, though it felt cramped for its size. Material quality was high, but the use of reflective piano black plastic was excessive.

The 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid featured a fourth-generation two-motor hybrid drive system, combining a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors. This setup delivered 204 horsepower to either the front or all four wheels. The hybrid system worked transparently, though it produced a low-speed acoustic warning noise and engine droning on hills. The CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid was rated at 37 mpg combined by the EPA, but our test vehicle achieved only 32.4 mpg on a mountainous route. Despite this, the CR-V offered a quiet ride, compliant handling, and impressive grip, though the steering felt heavy even in Normal mode. Overall, it was easy to drive, with hints of fun, but not suited for off-roading or spirited driving.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offered multiple powertrains, all with an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard 4WD. The base SE model had a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six with 355 hp, while the Dynamic SE offered 395 hp and a plug-in hybrid option with 454 hp. The Autobiography trim had a plug-in hybrid with 543 hp or a twin-turbo V8 with 523 hp. The SV Edition Two used the same V8, tuned to 626 hp, making it the most powerful Range Rover model. It accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, with a top speed of 180 mph. The Range Rover Sport excelled in handling, with sport-tuned air suspension, four-wheel steering, and brake-based torque vectoring. It also retained off-road capabilities with Terrain Response, hill descent, and ascent control, though only the Autobiography had a two-speed transfer case.

The 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid excelled in form and function, with quality materials, intuitive controls, and comfortable seating. It featured a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat and heated front seats, with dual-zone climate control standard. The rear doors opened wide, making it easy to install child seats, and the back seat offered generous legroom and comfort. Storage was ample, though the glove compartment was small. The Sport Touring's cargo area measured 34.7 cubic feet, expanding to 76.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, positioned between the Velar and full-size Range Rover, offered midsize dimensions with two-row seating. Front-seat occupants had adequate headroom, though legroom was less than some competitors. The rear seats reclined, and the front seats were 20-way power-adjustable with heating and ventilation. Cargo space was 31.9 cubic feet, expanding to 53 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The Sport's towing capacity was 7,716 pounds for turbo-six and V8 models, with plug-in hybrids rated at 6,614 pounds.

The 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid came with a 7-inch digital instrument panel and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, with a 9-inch display available. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, and a premium audio system were reserved for higher trims. The Sport Touring trim included navigation and a 12-speaker Bose audio system. The voice recognition system was basic, and the walk-away automatic locking feature provided peace of mind.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport featured a 13.7-inch digital instrument cluster and a 13.1-inch touchscreen for infotainment, with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration. The minimalist design had functional shortfalls, with most controls requiring screen interaction. The Pivi Pro system was responsive, with natural-language voice recognition. The SV Edition 2 had "Body and Soul Seats" with embedded transducers for a unique audio experience, though it felt gimmicky.

The 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid included Honda Sensing, with features like forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and more. It performed well in testing, though the NHTSA had not rated it. The IIHS awarded it a Top Safety Pick+ for 2023.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport had standard driver-assist features, including automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and more. A 360-degree camera system and digital rearview mirror aided parking, though parking sensors were overly sensitive. Safety ratings from the IIHS and NHTSA were not available at publication.