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Kia Sportage vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Kia Sportage vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Sportage is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia Sportage offers a bit more range – reaching up to 66 km, about 8 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Discovery Sport

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sportage offers only slightly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 19 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 Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers clearly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is markedly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 397 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers markedly more boot space – 780 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 193 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries marginally more – 641 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage 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 £29,100
Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 - 66 km
Kia Sportage
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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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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Kia Sportage
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Land Rover
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