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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or Lotus Emeya?

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Land Rover Discovery Sport is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,105 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers significantly more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 522 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 649 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 445 Nm more.

Discovery Sport

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery Sport is markedly lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 606 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers markedly more boot space – 780 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 271 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries somewhat more – 641 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Lotus Emeya

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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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Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
95 - 187 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
780 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
-
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
582 - 641 kg
Payload
450 - 545 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Lotus
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