Comparing the strengths and drawbacks of the four wheel drive crossover Haval Dargo with a 2.0 turbo engine delivering 192 hp and the 2016 Range Rover Sport SUV with a 3.0 diesel and about 150,000 km on the clock, read on.
Accessible sports
The Land Rover range includes a lighter option with the Sport badge called the Land Rover Discovery Sport. If you are seeking a vehicle from roughly the same production window as our Range Rover Sport from 2016 to 2017, there are noticeable savings to be had. These savings come not only from smaller size but also from using a more affordable platform derived from the second Freelander, which keeps the transverse engine layout and reduces finish levels in some trims.
Reliability often edges higher with the Discovery Sport, especially when compared to older generations. The key caution is to avoid EcoBoost petrol turbo engines around 240 hp. While EcoBoost units on Ford models are not disposable, they tend to have shorter lifespans on this platform. Diesel variants perform well, including the older 2.2 liter Duratorq turbo diesels offering 150 hp or 190 hp, found in models up to 2016. After that, two liter Ingenium engines became standard.
Maintenance is straightforward with regular oil changes every 60,000 km. The car is designed for a long service life, but Disco Sport issues can pop up from minor faults. Parking sensors may fail over time, the tailgate electric drive can malfunction, and climate control may behave oddly. When selecting a vehicle, a full diagnostic reading of all modules is advisable to catch any latent issues early.
An interesting perspective comes from a side‑by‑side look at the technical data.
MANUFACTURER DATA
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Haval Dargo |
Range Rover Sport |
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Empty weight / gross weight |
1815 / 2155kg |
2170 / 3000kg |
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Acceleration 0–100 km/h |
10.0 sec |
7.9 seconds |
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Top speed |
180 km/h |
209 km/h |
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Fuel / reserve |
AI-95 / 60 liters |
DT / 86 liters |
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Fuel economy city / highway / mixed |
12.0 / 7.5 / 9.2 l/100 km |
7.8 / 6.3 / 6.9 l/100 km |
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ENGINE |
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Type |
petrol |
diesel |
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Layout |
front, transverse |
front, longitudinal |
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Configuration / valves |
R4/16 |
V6/24 |
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Displacement |
1998 cm³ |
2993 cm³ |
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Power |
141 kW / 192 hp @ 5600–6300 rpm |
183 kW / 249 hp @ 3500–4250 rpm |
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Torque |
320 Nm @ 1500–4000 rpm |
600 Nm @ 1500–2500 rpm |
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TRANSFER |
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Drive |
full |
full |
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Gear set |
R7 |
A8 |
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Gears: I / II / III / IV / V / VI / VII / VIII |
3.69 / 2.68 / 1.68 / 1.02 / 0.83 / 0.80 / 0.64 / — |
4.71 / 3.14 / 2.11 / 1.67 / 1.28 / 1.00 / 0.84 / 0.67 |
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Main gear |
4.73 / 3.94 |
3.21 |
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CHASSIS |
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Suspension front / rear |
McPherson / multilink |
multilink, pneumatic |
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Steering |
rack and pinion, electric assist |
rack and pinion, electric assist |
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Brakes front / rear |
ventilated discs / discs |
discs, ventilated |
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Tires |
235/60 R19 |
265/45 R21 |
MAINTENANCE COST FOR THREE YEARS*, ₽
|
Haval Dargo |
Range Rover Sport |
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Planned maintenance |
91 600 |
148 000 |
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OSAGO |
52 158 |
52 158 |
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Fuel costs |
381 600 |
318 000 |
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Depreciation |
1 150 000 (32%) |
710 000 (19%) |
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Vehicle tax |
28 800 |
56 025 |
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Total |
1 704 158 |
1 284 183 |
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Cost per km |
28:40 |
9:40 |
* Assumes an average annual mileage of 20 thousand km.
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