Jeep Wrangler vs Land Rover Discovery Sport – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46500 £, while the Jeep Wrangler costs 69900 £. That’s a price difference of around 23400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Wrangler manages with 3.30 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.20 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Land Rover Discovery Sport performs evident better – achieving up to 58 km, about 16 km more than the Jeep Wrangler.

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 Jeep Wrangler has a distinct edge – offering 380 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 111 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Wrangler is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.40 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Discovery Sport performs to a small extent better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Jeep Wrangler tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 32 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Wrangler pulls a bit stronger with 637 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 97 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is to a small extent lighter – 1949 kg compared to 2276 kg. The difference is around 327 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers evident more room – 780 L compared to 533 L. That’s a difference of about 247 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Jeep Wrangler performs noticeable better – up to 2050 L, which is about 476 L more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Discovery Sport somewhat takes the win – 641 kg compared to 536 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

All in all, the Jeep Wrangler shows itself to be edges out slightly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.