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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or Lotus Emira?

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • visibly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,114 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

Emira

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 Emira offers visibly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 137 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers somewhat more torque with 540 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Discovery Sport

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Discovery Sport offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is visibly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 428 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers significantly more boot space – 780 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 629 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries considerably more – 641 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 411 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport 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.

from £46,500
Discovery Sport

Land Rover Discovery Sport

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
95 - 187 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
780 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
582 - 641 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Lotus
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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