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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or VW Tiguan?

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more trunk space
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VW Tiguan

4.2 (11 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Tiguan is noticeably cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,879 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Tiguan offers substantially more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 68 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Tiguan

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 VW Tiguan offers barely more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 3 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers noticeably more torque with 540 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 140 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, VW Tiguan is visibly lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers a bit more boot space – 780 L compared to 652 L. That’s a difference of about 128 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries somewhat more – 641 kg compared to 556 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan 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 £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 118 - 126 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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VW Tiguan

The VW Tiguan is a well-rounded compact SUV that delivers a comfortable cabin, composed ride and practical space suited to everyday family life. Its straightforward tech and clever storage make it easy to live with, leaning toward sensible refinement rather than flash.

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Reviews VW Tiguan

4.2 (11 Reviews)
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Jerzy
7 Jun 2026, 15:17:21

It competes on price and cheaper servicing, but well‑equipped examples also offer plenty of comfort.

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
95 - 187 g/km
co2
32 - 190 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
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
780 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
582 - 641 kg
Payload
499 - 556 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
VW
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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