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Kia XCeed vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Land Rover Discovery?

Kia XCeed vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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

XCeed

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia XCeed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia XCeed uses 6.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Discovery

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 Land Rover Discovery offers considerably more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 170 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 Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.

XCeed

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, Kia XCeed is clearly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 1,040 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers considerably more boot space – 986 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 560 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries markedly more – 803 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 318 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery stands out in the key areas 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 £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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Reviews Kia XCeed

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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Gouala
14 Dec 2025, 00:57:57

Navigation system update for islands like my home, Guadeloupe.

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Gerard
13 Dec 2025, 09:16:07

Quieter at higher speeds on the motorway. Better value for money.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 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
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
143 - 155 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,826 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Land Rover
Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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