Rivian R1S vs Land Rover Range Rover

The Rivian R1S is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 85 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the Land Rover Range Rover, a 57 mpg advantage and costs about $1,950 less per year to fuel.

Across 4 measured categories, the Rivian R1S leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2022–2027

Rivian R1S

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 94 configurations

85mpg combined (best)
All Rivian R1S specs

2015–2027

Land Rover Range Rover

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 191 configurations

28mpg combined (best)
All Land Rover Range Rover specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricRivian R1SLand Rover Range Rover
Best combined MPG85 mpg28 mpg
Best city MPG94 mpg26 mpg
Best highway MPG77 mpg30 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$900$2,850
Lowest CO2 outputNot available102 g/mi
Engines offeredNot availableSIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; SV
TransmissionsAutomatic (A1)Automatic (S8), Automatic (S9)
Drivetrains4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesElectricityPremium, Premium and Electricity, Diesel
EPA classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Years covered2022–20272015–2027
Configurations on record94191

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

R1S vs Range Rover: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Rivian R1S or the Land Rover Range Rover?

The Rivian R1S is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 85 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the Land Rover Range Rover, a 57 mpg advantage and costs about $1,950 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Rivian R1S runs about $900 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,850 for the Land Rover Range Rover — a difference of roughly $1,950 per year.

What engines do the R1S and Range Rover offer?

Rivian R1S: no engine data on record. Land Rover Range Rover: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; SV.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Rivian R1S and the Land Rover Range Rover as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.

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