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Fiat Panda vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (70 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Panda or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Fiat Panda vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Panda

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat Panda is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Fiat Panda with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Discovery Sport

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers clearly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 199 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers clearly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 448 Nm more.

Panda

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Land Rover Discovery Sport offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is clearly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 894 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers considerably more boot space – 780 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 555 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries substantially more – 641 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 276 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £46,500
Discovery Sport

Land Rover Discovery Sport

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
Fiat Panda
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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Fiat Panda

The Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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Fiat Panda
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,100 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
113 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
3,635 mm
Length
-
Width
1,643 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
164 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
51 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Land Rover
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