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Lexus RX vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Lexus RX vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Lexus RX

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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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

RX

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.

Land Rover Discovery Sport is markedly cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,843 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Lexus RX offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 67 km, about 9 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Discovery 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 Lexus RX offers markedly more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers barely more torque with 551 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 11 Nm more.

RX

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery Sport is barely lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 91 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries marginally more – 641 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RX stands well ahead of its rival 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 £63,300
RX

Lexus RX

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 207 - 371 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 km
Lexus RX
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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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 RX
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
75 - 183 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
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 620 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
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Land Rover
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