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Ford Transit Connect vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Ford Transit Connect vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Transit Connect is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,653 £.

Discovery Sport

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers significantly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 147 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers considerably more torque with 540 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Discovery Sport offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is visibly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 374 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries a bit more – 780 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 139 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport 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 £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
Ford Transit Connect
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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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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Ford Transit Connect
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
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co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Land Rover
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