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Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (67,400 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery

  • clearly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Discovery

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 Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

Discovery Sport

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery offers clearly 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 Land Rover Discovery is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Discovery

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.

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery Sport is visibly lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 442 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers clearly more boot space – 986 L compared to 780 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries markedly more – 803 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 162 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport 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 £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

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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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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Land Rover Discovery
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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
221 - 223 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,073 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
689 - 803 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel 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
249 - 350 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Land Rover
Is the Land Rover Discovery offered with different drivetrains?

The Land Rover Discovery is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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