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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Renault Clio comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or Renault Clio?

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Renault Clio: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Renault Clio

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly 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.

Renault Clio is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Clio uses 4.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Clio

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 considerably more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 111 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers significantly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 190 Nm. That’s about 350 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Clio is clearly lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 747 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers substantially more boot space – 780 L compared to 327 L. That’s a difference of about 453 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries clearly more – 641 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 178 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is narrowly ahead 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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Reviews Land Rover Discovery Sport

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Renault Clio

The Renault Clio is a smartly styled and practical compact hatch that feels at home in city traffic while offering a surprisingly refined ride. It pairs user-friendly tech and a comfortable interior with a reputation for being economical and easy to live with.

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Reviews Renault Clio

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31 Mar 2026, 08:36:27

Having owned a clio now for the last 8 years we have found the 0.9ltr engine to work well both around town and on motorways . Averaging around 45mpg on mixed driving. The 3 cylinder engine has no cambelt to worry about . Interior has worked and worn well . No defects at all during owner ship BUT the striking red paintwork (metallic) is showing deterioration and is expensive to put right and this would be the only reason for dropping a star off the rating . There are two main services on the car an A and a B service. All they do on the A service is change the cabin filter and do the usual safety checks which costa around £120 the second B service is oil and filter change around £230 but at 36000 miles need air filter and brake fluid change which can add another £120

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.2 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
92 - 118 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Trunk capacity
780 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
582 - 641 kg
Payload
453 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Torque
190 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Renault
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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