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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Kia EV5 comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or Kia EV5?

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Kia EV5: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

Kia EV5

  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Discovery Sport

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia EV5 is slightly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,037 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 472 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

EV5

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 Sport offers slightly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Kia EV5 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers substantially more torque with 540 Nm compared to 295 Nm. That’s about 245 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, Land Rover Discovery Sport is barely lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries clearly more – 641 kg compared to 511 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV5 is decisively 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 £39,400
EV5

Kia EV5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.9 - 17.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 505 - 530 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
Kia EV5

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Price
39,400 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 17.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
505 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
95 - 187 g/km
co2
0 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
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Curb weight
2,069 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
582 - 641 kg
Payload
511 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Torque
295 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Kia
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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