2024 Range Rover Evoque vs. Range Rover Velar Comparison with Price, Specs, & Photos
Range Rover has become more than just an iconic luxury off road model, and today it’s a brand of its own, comprised of four different models. It’s easy enough to work out where the full-size Range Rover and the midsize Range Rover Sport fit in the lineup, but there are also now two compact models, the Evoque and the Velar, and it might not be as obvious as to what sets those last two apart. That’s why we’ve put together this guide, to really break down the differences between these fashionable, smaller, Range Rover models.
Evoque VS Velar – Quick Specs
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| 2024 Range Rover Evoque | VS | 2024 Range Rover Velar |
| $49,900 | Starting MSRP* | $61,500 |
| 5 | Seating Capacity | 5 |
| 2.0-liter Turbocharged 4-Cylinder | Engine | 2.0-liter Turbocharged 4-Cylinder |
| 246 HP / 269 lb-ft | Horsepower / Torque | 246 HP / 269 lb-ft |
| 3,968 pounds | Maximum Towing Capacity | 5,511 pounds |
| 143 MPH | Top Speed | 135 MPH |
There are some obvious similarities between these two models, including the fact that they’re powered by the same engine. You can tow a bit more with the Velar, and the Evoque will hit a slightly higher top speed, but neither of these are likely to be the determining factor for most buyers. There is a price difference though, and we’ll take a closer look as to why after we first look at the overall size of these two models.
Exterior & Interior Dimensions
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| 2024 Range Rover Evoque | VS | 2024 Range Rover Velar |
| 172.1 inches | Overall Length | 188.9 inches |
| 105.5 inches | Wheelbase | 113 inches |
| 64.9 inches | Overall Height | 66.26 inches |
| 20.86 inches | Wading Depth | 20.87 inches |
| 8.3 inches | Obstacle Clearance | 8.4 inches |
| 38.0 feet | Turning Radius | 39.2 feet |
Here we see some substantial differences, but also some similarities. In areas relating to offroading, like wading depth and obstacle clearance, the two are nearly identical. But the Velar is a little bit taller, and noticeably longer. And that brings us to interior space, which deserves its own breakdown.
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| 2024 Range Rover Evoque | VS | 2024 Range Rover Velar |
| 50.5 cubic feet | Max Cargo Capacity | 62.7 cubic feet |
| 38.9 inches | Front Headroom | 39.09 inches |
| 38.3 inches | Rear Headroom | 38.9 inches |
| 40 inches | Front Legroom | 40.28 inches |
| 34 inches | Rear Legroom | 37.17 inches |
| 56.6 inches | Front Shoulder Room | 57.2 inches |
| 55.4 inches | Rear Shoulder Room | 55.6 inches |
For drivers and front passengers, there isn’t a huge difference between the Evoque and the Velar, but the extra length of the Velar certainly makes for a more spacious back seat and quite a bit more cargo space. For some, this difference isn’t that important, and the Evoque would be a great pick for those people. But if you need that extra space, the Velar may be the better decision.
Evoque & Velar – Key Standard Features
Range Rover Evoque S Key Features
- Sliding panoramic roof
- LED headlights with signature DRL
- Auto High Beam Assist (AHBA)
- 18″ Style 5074 wheels
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Grained leather seat facings – Ebony
- Meridian™ Sound System
Range Rover Velar S Key Features
- 19″ Style 5108 wheels
- Sliding panoramic roof
- LED headlights with signature DRL
- Meridian™ Sound System
- 14-way driver memory front seats
- Grained leather seat facings
- Auto High Beam Assist (AHBA)
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel