2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — Full Specifications
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The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is an SUV offered with 3 engines (3L 6-cyl supercharged, 3L 6-cyl turbo, 5L 8-cyl supercharged). Its most fuel-efficient configuration returns around 29 mpg (UK) / 24 mpg (US EPA) combined, with 23–29 mpg (UK) across all configurations. Owners often keep a Land Rover Range Rover Sport workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Related listing: see also the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover page for the base Range Rover listing, which may cover additional engines and body styles.
Compared with the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 29 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged.
Full Specifications
| Engine (most efficient) | 3L 6-cyl turbo |
|---|---|
| Engine options | 3L 6-cyl supercharged · 3L 6-cyl turbo · 5L 8-cyl supercharged |
| Transmission (most efficient) | Automatic (S8) |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Powertrain | Conventional |
| Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 29 combined / 26 urban / 34 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 24 combined / 22 city / 28 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 256 g/km |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 3 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions) |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $4,000 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 3 configurations for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport across 3 engines (3L 6-cyl supercharged, 3L 6-cyl turbo, 5L 8-cyl supercharged). Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 24 mpg (US), or 23 to 29 mpg (UK), depending on engine, transmission and drive. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl supercharged | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 19 (17/23) | 291 | $4,350 |
| 3L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 29 | 24 (22/28) | 256 | $4,000 |
| 5L 8-cyl supercharged | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 19 (17/22) | 295 | $4,350 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
Owner Essentials for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Running Costs: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport at 29 mpg combined, expect roughly 1,254 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $4,000 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
No NHTSA crash-test rating is on record for this model year. The NHTSA rates only a subset of vehicles each year; you can browse every rated vehicle on our NHTSA Safety Ratings hub.
Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)
NHTSA lists no safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport as of 6 October 2026. Recalls can be issued years after a model is sold, so it is still worth checking your own VIN.
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The most-reported areas are Engine (15), Electrical system (8), Unspecified (5). Complaints include 1 reported fire, 1 reported injury. That is well below the median of 59 complaints across the 13 Land Rover Range Rover Sport model years in our data.
Used-buyer checklist for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Based on where NHTSA recalls and owner complaints cluster for this model year, these are the areas worth checking before you buy:
- Engine (15 owner complaints) — Listen for unusual noise on a cold start, check for warning lights and ask for the service records.
- Electrical system (8 owner complaints) — Test every switch, window, light and warning lamp on a test drive, and ask about battery or alternator replacements.
- Throttle & cruise control (4 owner complaints) — Check throttle response and cruise control are smooth, and ask about any software or throttle recalls.
Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.
How It Compares
How does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport compare to similar SUVs? For context, SUVs in our database average around 27 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 29 mpg figure is 2 mpg better than that average. This comparison is based on 1824 SUVs in our dataset.
Land Rover models in our database average about 25 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport's 29 mpg is 4 mpg above that make average. Its 256 g/km CO₂ figure is 22 g/km lower than the 278 g/km Land Rover average.
Of the 13 Land Rover Range Rover Sport model years we cover, the 2018 is the most economical on its best configuration (29 mpg UK combined). See every Land Rover Range Rover Sport year side by side.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
EPA lists 3 engines for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 3L 6-cyl supercharged, 3L 6-cyl turbo, 5L 8-cyl supercharged. The most fuel-efficient configuration pairs the 3L 6-cyl turbo with a automatic (s8).
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The most efficient configuration returns around 29 mpg (UK) combined, or 24 mpg on the US EPA cycle. Across all configurations the UK combined figure runs from 23 to 29 mpg.
How much does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $4,000 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.
Does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport as of 6 October 2026. Recalls can be issued years after a model is sold, so it is still worth checking your own VIN.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Among the 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are Engine (15 complaints), Electrical system (8 complaints), Unspecified (5 complaints). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects, and raw counts rise with how many cars were sold.
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport's fuel economy good for an SUV?
Yes — it returns around 29 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 27 mpg among the SUVs we track.