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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or Subaru Crosstrek?

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably 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.

Subaru Crosstrek is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,552 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

Crosstrek

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers clearly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 133 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers clearly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 358 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, Subaru Crosstrek is noticeably lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 354 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers substantially more boot space – 780 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 465 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries noticeably more – 641 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 136 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is clearly superior 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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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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Subaru Crosstrek

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
-
co2
95 - 187 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
780 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
582 - 641 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Subaru
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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