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Lexus NX vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (46,000 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus NX or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Lexus NX vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Lexus NX

4.8 (13 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

NX

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.

Lexus NX is very slightly cheaper – starting at 46,000 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus NX uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Lexus NX offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 72 km, about 14 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Discovery Sport

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 Lexus NX offers very slightly more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus NX is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

NX

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus NX is marginally lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 144 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers markedly more boot space – 780 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries moderately more – 641 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus NX is far ahead overall 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 £46,000
NX

Lexus NX

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 292 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 72 km
Lexus NX
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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Lexus NX

The Lexus NX wraps striking, chiseled styling around a cabin that feels more crafted living room than utility vehicle, with soft materials and user-friendly tech that give it genuine premium cachet. On the road it's composed and quietly confident, trading sporty pretensions for a refined, easygoing personality that will suit buyers who want luxury without fuss — with a little Lexus flair to make daily commutes feel special.

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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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Lexus NX
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,000 - 63,400 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
72 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 134 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,065 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
475 - 515 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 292 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
147 - 215 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Land Rover
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