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Land Rover Range Rover vs Tesla Model X

2026 Land Rover Range Rover vs 2026 Tesla Model X — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Land Rover Range Rover

2026 Land Rover Range Rover

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS2 – 3Tesla Model X wins 3 of 5 categories
Tesla Model X

2026 Tesla Model X

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

That works out to about $2,850 a year less in fuel for the Tesla Model X (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The Tesla Model X is the bigger car, about 26 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the Tesla Model X has had fewer recall campaigns (39 vs 93).

The two cars

The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover is a small SUV offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.4L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 207 inches long and 81 inches wide on a 126-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,789 lb (4dr SUV Ewb).

The 2026 Tesla Model X is a standard SUV powered by electricity and all-wheel drive. It measures about 198 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,269 lb.

Buying used? The 2021 Range Rover and the 2024 Model X have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2020 Range Rover and the 2016 Model X.

Basics

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Premium Gasoline, Hybrid
Fuel
EV
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
Engines
EV
All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

23 MPG
Best combined MPG
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22 city
City / highway MPG (best)
–
–
EV range
352 mi
$3,550
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$700

Performance & space

247 hp
Horsepower (most powerful)
–
–
Seats (most)
5
171.7 in
Length
198 in
77.6 in
Width
79.1 in
64.6 in
Height
66.1 in
3,902 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
5,269 lb

Safety & reliability

13
Driver-assist features standard
12
5
Recalls (2026)
0
93
Recalls, all years since 2005
39
1
Owner complaints (latest year)
7

Interest

31,427
Wikipedia views, 30 days
15,366

Buying used

2021
Best used year
2024
2020
Year to avoid
2016

Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Land Rover Range Rover if…

  • You want something easier to park (26 in shorter)

Choose the Tesla Model X if…

  • You want an EV with more range (352 miles)
  • You want more room (26 in longer)
  • You put reliability history first (39 vs 93 recalls since 2005)

Pros & cons of each

2026 Land Rover Range Rover

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
  • Modest powerUp to 247 hp, versus about 409 hp for similar 2026 models.
  • 5 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

2026 Tesla Model X

  • Long EV rangeUp to 352 miles on a charge (EPA).
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

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