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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Audi A6 Avant comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 367 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or Audi A6 Avant?

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Audi A6 Avant: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Audi A6 Avant

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Discovery Sport

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Land Rover Discovery Sport is barely cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 Avant offers clearly more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 43 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

A6 Avant

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 Audi A6 Avant offers clearly more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 98 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant delivers very slightly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Discovery Sport

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, Audi A6 Avant is very slightly lighter – 1,865 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 84 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers noticeably more boot space – 780 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 277 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries moderately more – 641 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Avant 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 £49,700
A6 Avant

Audi A6 Avant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 94 - 101 km
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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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Land Rover Discovery Sport
Audi A6 Avant

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
95 - 187 g/km
co2
53 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
780 L
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
582 - 641 kg
Payload
535 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the Land Rover Discovery Sport?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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