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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Porsche Taycan – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Land Rover Discovery Sport or Porsche Taycan fits your lifestyle better.

Land Rover Discovery Sport

Porsche Taycan

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Land Rover Discovery Sport has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46500 £, while the Porsche Taycan costs 87900 £. That’s a price difference of around 41485 £.

As for range, the Porsche Taycan performs significantly better – achieving up to 680 km, about 622 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 Porsche Taycan has a convincingly edge – offering 1034 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 765 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.20 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.40 s. That’s about 5.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan performs distinct better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 96 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Taycan pulls decisively stronger with 1340 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 800 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Discovery Sport offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Land Rover Discovery Sport is slightly lighter – 1949 kg compared to 2165 kg. The difference is around 216 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers significantly more room – 780 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 373 L.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Discovery Sport hardly perceptible takes the win – 641 kg compared to 635 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Taycan proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Taycan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Land Rover Discovery Sport
Porsche Taycan

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from about £87,900
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Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 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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Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46500 - 65700 £
Price
87900 - 206700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
12 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
95 - 187 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
58 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1949 - 2168 kg
Curb weight
2165 - 2370 kg
Trunk capacity
780 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4597 mm
Length
4962 - 4968 mm
Width
1894 mm
Width
1966 - 1998 mm
Height
1727 mm
Height
1378 - 1381 mm
Max trunk capacity
1574 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
582 - 641 kg
Payload
175 - 635 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
408 - 1034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
190 - 209 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Torque
410 - 1340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Porsche

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What drivetrain options does the Land Rover Discovery Sport have?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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