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Land Rover Discovery vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (67,400 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery or Lotus Eletre?

Land Rover Discovery vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery

  • noticeably cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Lotus Eletre

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Discovery

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 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 67,400 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,334 £.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 568 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers markedly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 285 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 Discovery is only slightly lighter – 2,391 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 174 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers noticeably more boot space – 986 L compared to 688 L. That’s a difference of about 298 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries clearly more – 803 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 318 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 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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The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
221 - 223 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
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Length
5,103 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
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Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
689 - 803 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Lotus
Is the Land Rover Discovery offered with different drivetrains?

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

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