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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Nissan X-Trail comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 213 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 34,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or Nissan X-Trail?

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Nissan X-Trail: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Nissan X-Trail

4.3 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Nissan X-Trail is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Nissan X-Trail with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

X-Trail

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers noticeably more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 213 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan X-Trail is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers only slightly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 525 Nm. That’s about 15 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.

Seats: Nissan X-Trail offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan X-Trail is a bit lighter – 1,668 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 281 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers clearly more boot space – 780 L compared to 585 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries moderately more – 641 kg compared to 574 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport 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 £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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Wojtek
23 Jul 2026, 07:04:53

tragedy. Interior finish like a VW from the mid-1980s.

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Marcin
17 Feb 2026, 12:21:57

I drive an Outback every day; I had an X‑Trail as a courtesy car while mine was in for service. First impression after a few kilometres of driving — the suspension is a disaster. You get the feeling this car picks up every single imperfection in the tarmac. Also, at idle the engine causes noticeably more vibrations in the cabin than the Subaru. On the plus side, a more ergonomic gear lever and 360° cameras. But I wouldn’t swap...

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Rafał
6 Feb 2026, 00:23:47

Beautiful, modern design, very good-quality materials, mega acceleration and power. Very modern, loaded with electronics. This is my second Nissan X‑Trail.

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Shan Ak
24 Jan 2026, 14:20:58

I have 163 hp platinum premium pack . Car is going very smoothly and comfortable. Also powerful and useful details.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Price
34,200 - 50,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
95 - 187 g/km
co2
131 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Curb weight
1,668 - 1,961 kg
Trunk capacity
780 L
Trunk capacity
177 - 585 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
582 - 641 kg
Payload
432 - 574 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Power HP
163 - 213 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Torque
300 - 525 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Power kW
120 - 157 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Nissan
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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