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Land Rover Discovery vs VW Tayron – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Two cars, one duel: Land Rover Discovery meets VW Tayron.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Land Rover Discovery

VW Tayron

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

Discovery @ Jaguar Land Rover Media

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Tayron has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39600 £, while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67400 £. That’s a price difference of around 27759 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tayron manages with 1.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.40 L. The difference is about 6.90 L per 100 km.

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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 has a distinct edge – offering 350 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tayron is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 6.10 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.30 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tayron performs slightly better – reaching 240 km/h, while the Land Rover Discovery tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 31 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Discovery pulls convincingly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, VW Tayron is convincingly lighter – 1682 kg compared to 2391 kg. The difference is around 709 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers slightly more room – 986 L compared to 885 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tayron performs barely noticeable better – up to 2090 L, which is about 29 L more than the Land Rover Discovery.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Discovery clearly perceptible takes the win – 803 kg compared to 566 kg. That’s a difference of about 237 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Tayron shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Land Rover Discovery
VW Tayron

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VW Tayron

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 8.5 L
  • Electric Range : 116 - 123 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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VW Tayron

The VW Tayron is Volkswagen's roomy, no-nonsense SUV that pairs clean, familiar styling with a practical cabin built for families and everyday use. It rides comfortably, packs sensible tech and creature comforts, and feels like the sensible sweater of SUVs for buyers who prefer steady value over headline-grabbing drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
67400 - 96900 £
Price
39600 - 53300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.6 L
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
116 - 123 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
221 - 224 g/km
co2
33 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
89 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2391 - 2442 kg
Curb weight
1682 - 1948 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
Length
4956 mm
Length
4792 mm
Width
2073 mm
Width
1853 - 1866 mm
Height
1846 mm
Height
1666 - 1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1997 - 2061 L
Max trunk capacity
1915 - 2090 L
Payload
689 - 803 kg
Payload
489 - 566 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, 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
249 - 350 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
194 - 209 km/h
Max Speed
204 - 240 km/h
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2997 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
VW

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What drive types are available for the Land Rover Discovery?

The Land Rover Discovery is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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