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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Volvo XC90 comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 74,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or Volvo XC90?

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Volvo XC90: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Volvo XC90

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Land Rover Discovery Sport is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Volvo XC90 costs 74,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,848 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC90 uses 3.4 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo XC90 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 69 km, about 11 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

XC90

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 XC90 offers noticeably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 137 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC90 is markedly 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 XC90 delivers a bit more torque with 669 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 129 Nm more.

Discovery Sport

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Volvo XC90 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery Sport is only slightly lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 2,080 kg. The difference is around 131 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC90 carries marginally more – 710 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC90 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 £74,300
XC90

Volvo XC90

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 250 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.4 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 69 km
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Volvo XC90

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 XC90

The Volvo XC90 is a serene Scandinavian SUV that mixes minimalist luxury with a composed, confidence-inspiring presence — ideal for buyers who want family practicality without sacrificing style. Inside it serves up a calm, well-crafted cabin and user-friendly tech that keeps long journeys pleasant and tantrums to a minimum, making the XC90 a smart, stylish pick for sensible drivers.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport
Volvo XC90

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Price
74,300 - 84,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
69 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
95 - 187 g/km
co2
71 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Curb weight
2,080 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
780 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
582 - 641 kg
Payload
600 - 710 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
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Power HP
250 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Torque
360 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Power kW
184 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Volvo
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