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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or Volvo V60?

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Volvo V60: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • visibly more trunk space
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Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Land Rover Discovery Sport is slightly cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,963 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo V60 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 99 km, about 41 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

V60

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 Volvo V60 offers noticeably more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers very slightly more torque with 589 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 49 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, Volvo V60 is a bit lighter – 1,734 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers visibly more boot space – 780 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 261 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries noticeably more – 641 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V60 is decisively 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 £51,400
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 99 km
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Volvo V60

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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Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
99 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
95 - 187 g/km
co2
45 - 141 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
780 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
582 - 641 kg
Payload
460 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

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