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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar comparison

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?

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery Sport

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • marginally lighter

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • visibly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h

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.

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.

Range Rover Velar

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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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Range Rover Velar

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 404 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 10 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 58 km
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

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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 Range Rover Velar

The 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.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Costs 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
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