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Honda Civic vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 81,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Land Rover Discovery?

Honda Civic vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Honda Civic

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Civic

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.

Honda Civic is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,500 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 81,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,515 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Civic uses 4.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Discovery

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 offers significantly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 166 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.8 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 385 Nm more.

Civic

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Honda Civic is considerably lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 874 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries clearly more – 803 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 406 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda Civic stands well ahead of its rival 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 £32,500
Civic

Honda Civic

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5 L/100km
Honda Civic
Land Rover Discovery

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Honda Civic
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
81,000 - 96,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
315 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
257 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Honda
Brand
Land Rover
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