2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs. Its Competition

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography
Andrew Ganz Andrew Ganz Senior Editor

Since the Velar shares its underpinnings with the Jaguar F-Pace, it’s worth cross-shopping the two.

The Jag costs less and isn’t as plush inside, but the ride quality is similar.

Mercedes-Benz has a GLC-Class SUV for any need, so don’t miss it.

Volvo’s XC60 boasts a broad lineup and subtle Scandinavian style throughout, plus plenty of power from its 4-cylinder engine lineup, including a plug-in hybrid.

Audi’s Q5 is just right and even better as the rorty SQ5.

Don’t leave the Porsche Macan off your list.

There’s not a better-handling SUV, although the Alfa Romeo Stelvio could contend.

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Quick Specs
7.6
The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar delivers impressive performance and a stylish design.
6.5
The 2020 Audi Q5 has become the default luxury crossover SUV for many drivers for a reason: it’s very good.
7.0
The 2020 Jaguar F-Pace sticks to its performance and style formula, and remains one of the best luxury SUVs.
7.0
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is comfortable and quiet, with few rivals in among small luxury crossovers.
6.8
The fun-to-drive small crossover is accessible by Porsche standards, but the options will cost you.
7.3
The 2020 Volvo XC60 delivers all the feel and substance of a luxury car, without any ostentatious attitude.
MSRP From     
$56,300$43,300$45,200$42,500$50,900$40,150
Gas Mileage     
15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
N/ASmall SUV 4WDSmall SUV 4WDSmall SUV 2WDSmall SUV 4WDSmall SUV 2WD
Style Name     
P250 SPremium 45 TFSI quattro25t AWDGLC 300 SUVAWDT5 FWD Momentum
Drivetrain     
Four Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport Utilityquattro Sport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission     
Automatic w/ODAuto-Shift Manual w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAuto-Shift Manual w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
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