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Hyundai Kona vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (23,600 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Hyundai Kona vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

4.6 (11 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

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

Kona

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Kona is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,886 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers clearly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 452 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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 204 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers substantially more torque with 540 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 275 Nm more.

Kona

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Kona is significantly lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 579 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers clearly more boot space – 780 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 314 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries clearly more – 641 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona is far ahead 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 £23,600
Kona

Hyundai Kona

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 380 - 510 km
Hyundai Kona
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona is a compact crossover that pairs bold styling with practical everyday usability, offering a comfortable cabin and intuitive tech for modern drivers. Available in both conventional and electrified versions, Kona brings lively handling and strong value for buyers who want crossover versatility and standout character.

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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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Hyundai Kona
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,600 - 41,900 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Land Rover
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