Compare performance (269 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 62,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Land Rover Discovery Sport is noticeably cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs 62,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,514 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.
The electric range is almost identical – both manage about 58 km on a single charge.
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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers visibly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar delivers slightly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.
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 marginally lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 2,003 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries only slightly more – 641 kg compared to 587 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar holds a decisive overall lead 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.
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.
detailsThe Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
|
Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 L/100km
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
58 km
|
Electric Range
58 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
95 - 187 g/km
|
co2
103 - 228 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
2,003 - 2,280 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
-
|
Trunk capacity
-
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
1,894 mm
|
Width
1,933 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
582 - 641 kg
|
Payload
460 - 587 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
|
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
|
Power HP
204 - 404 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
|
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
|
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
|
|
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
|
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2,025
|
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
|
|
Brand
Land Rover
|
Brand
Land Rover
|