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Ford Ranger vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Ford Ranger vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • barely more power
  • visibly more efficient
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Land Rover Discovery Sport is very slightly cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,982 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers visibly more range – reaching up to 58 km, about 16 km more than the Ford Ranger.

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 Ford Ranger offers barely more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers visibly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 157 Nm more.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery Sport is markedly lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 456 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries clearly more – 989 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 348 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger holds a decisive overall lead 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 £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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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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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Land Rover
What drivetrain options does the Ford Ranger have?

The Ford Ranger is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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