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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • marginally more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Discovery Sport

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Land Rover Discovery Sport is a bit cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,271 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers marginally more range – reaching up to 58 km, about 4 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers barely 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 only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

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

Discovery Sport

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is marginally lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 29 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers only slightly more boot space – 780 L compared to 704 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries barely more – 665 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport comes out modestly ahead 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 £46,500
Discovery Sport

Land Rover Discovery Sport

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Hyundai Santa Fe

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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 Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
95 - 187 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
780 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
582 - 641 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

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