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Land Rover Discovery vs SsangYong Musso comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (67,400 £ vs 28,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery or SsangYong Musso?

Land Rover Discovery vs SsangYong Musso: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery

  • considerably more power
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SsangYong Musso

  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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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.

SsangYong Musso is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,666 £.

Both cars consume an average of 8.4 L/100km – no difference here.

Discovery

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 Discovery offers considerably more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Discovery

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

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Musso is a bit lighter – 2,045 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 346 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries markedly more – 1,010 kg compared to 803 kg. That’s a difference of about 207 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery leads convincingly 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 £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Land Rover Discovery
SsangYong Musso

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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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SsangYong Musso

The Musso is a no-nonsense pickup that blends rugged capability with surprisingly comfy cabin manners, perfect for buyers who want practicality over prestige. It may not turn heads at the coffee stop, but its sensible layout, useful load space and low running costs make it a very pragmatic choice for workdays and weekends.

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Land Rover Discovery
SsangYong Musso

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
221 - 223 g/km
co2
221 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
689 - 803 kg
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Power kW
149 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
SsangYong
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