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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Toyota Hilux comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 45,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or Toyota Hilux?

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Toyota Hilux: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Toyota Hilux

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Hilux is barely cheaper – starting at 45,800 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 608 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Hilux with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Hilux offers substantially more range – reaching up to 257 km, about 199 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Hilux

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 204 HP. That’s roughly 65 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 Toyota Hilux takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers marginally more torque with 540 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 40 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, Land Rover Discovery Sport is slightly lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 2,250 kg. The difference is around 301 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Hilux carries noticeably more – 960 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 319 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Hilux holds a slight edge 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 £45,800
Hilux

Toyota Hilux

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 196 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.8 - 10 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 257 km
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Toyota Hilux

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport
Toyota Hilux

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Price
45,800 - 65,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
257 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
95 - 187 g/km
co2
0 - 264 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Curb weight
2,250 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
780 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,855 - 1,885 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
582 - 641 kg
Payload
715 - 960 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Power HP
196 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Torque
474 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Power kW
144 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Toyota
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