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
2015–2027
Land Rover Range Rover
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 191 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Rivian R1S | Land Rover Range Rover |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 85 mpg ✓ | 28 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 94 mpg ✓ | 26 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 77 mpg ✓ | 30 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $900 ✓ | $2,850 |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | 102 g/mi |
| Engines offered | Not available | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; SV |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S9) |
| Drivetrains | 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Diesel |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2022–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 94 | 191 |
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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