From a passenger perspective, is the comfort of the ride of a RRS comparable to a short wheelbase RR? I'm looking at a 2016 HSE in either a RR or RRS. In viewing the specs it seems there's not much difference in suspension, leg room, height etc..

So disregarding the off road factor and visual aspects, is there a difference between the ride of a RRS to that of a RR?

From a passengers perspective there's much more room in a FFRR

There is a bit of variation by model, but in general, the FFRR is a more pleasant ride - the Sport is just that - a sportier, firmer ride.

+1. Couldn't have put it better myself

My 04 plate fullfat with 19 inch wheels certainly feels a smoother ride than my mates tdv8 09 plate with the 20 inch with lower profiles ,never mind the sport!

My new RRS is a very nice drive and very comfortable for both driver and passenger. My wife says it more comfortable than the L322. It's not a hard ride at all. 2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo Hybrid (V FAST)
2017 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 V8
2018 JCW Mini Cooper
2018 Skoda VRS