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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Lexus RZ comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or Lexus RZ?

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Lexus RZ: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Lexus RZ

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Land Rover Discovery Sport is barely cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Lexus RZ costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,485 £.

As for electric range, the Lexus RZ offers clearly more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 501 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

RZ

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 Lexus RZ offers noticeably more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 139 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RZ is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers very slightly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 538 Nm. That’s about 2 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 only slightly lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 46 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers markedly more boot space – 780 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 258 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries slightly more – 641 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ 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 £48,900
RZ

Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 559 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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Lexus RZ

The Lexus RZ brings Lexus' trademark quiet luxury to the electric SUV world, wrapping poised handling and a plush, well-crafted cabin in a calm, composed package. It won't shout about raw figures — instead it trades headline numbers for smooth power delivery, fuss-free tech and an effortless refinement that will suit buyers who want electric convenience without losing the luxury experience.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
95 - 187 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
780 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
582 - 641 kg
Payload
505 - 540 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Lexus
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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