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Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (67,400 £ vs 78,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery or Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery

  • somewhat cheaper
  • markedly more trunk space

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

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

Discovery

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Land Rover Discovery is somewhat cheaper – starting at 67,400 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs 78,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,229 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

Range Rover Sport

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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport delivers a bit more torque with 800 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Discovery

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Range Rover Sport is very slightly lighter – 2,390 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers markedly more boot space – 986 L compared to 647 L. That’s a difference of about 339 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport carries marginally more – 830 kg compared to 803 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover 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 £78,600
Range Rover Sport

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 249 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 11.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 118 km
Land Rover Discovery
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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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 Range Rover Sport

The Range Rover Sport pairs unapologetic presence with genuine capability, looking like it belongs on a red carpet while quietly promising to tackle rough tracks when called upon. Inside, the cabin pampers with plush materials and thoughtful tech, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury, confidence and a touch of adventure.

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Land Rover Discovery
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,400 - 96,900 £
Price
78,600 - 175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
116 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
221 - 224 g/km
co2
61 - 266 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
89 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Trunk capacity
647 L
Length
4,956 mm
Length
-
Width
2,073 mm
Width
2,043 mm
Height
1,846 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,997 - 2,061 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
689 - 803 kg
Payload
640 - 830 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
249 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
194 - 209 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Torque
570 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Power kW
183 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Land Rover
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