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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 67,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or Polestar 3?

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Polestar 3: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Polestar 3

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly 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 Polestar 3 costs 67,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,171 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 647 km, about 589 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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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 Polestar 3 offers significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 411 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers markedly more torque with 870 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 330 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 somewhat lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 2,315 kg. The difference is around 366 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers noticeably more boot space – 780 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 296 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 3 carries barely more – 645 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 stands well ahead of its rival 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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Polestar 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 601 - 647 km
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Polestar 3

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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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Polestar 3

Polestar 3 arrives as a Scandinavian-styled electric SUV that marries minimalist design with a statuesque presence, looking smarter than most in the car park. Inside, the cabin feels airy and thoughtful, with tech and driving manners that lean toward composed comfort rather than outright drama — perfect for buyers who want electric prestige without shouting about it.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport
Polestar 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
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
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
601 - 647 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
2,315 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
780 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
582 - 641 kg
Payload
605 - 645 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Polestar
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