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Mazda CX-80 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (327 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (49,300 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-80 or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Mazda CX-80 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Mazda CX-80

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly 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

CX-80

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Land Rover Discovery Sport is marginally cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Mazda CX-80 costs 49,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,871 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-80 uses 4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mazda CX-80 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 60 km, about 2 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 Mazda CX-80 offers slightly more power – delivering 327 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-80 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-80 delivers very slightly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

CX-80

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mazda CX-80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery Sport is only slightly lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 2,131 kg. The difference is around 182 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers clearly more boot space – 780 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 522 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-80 carries very slightly more – 650 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda CX-80 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £49,300
CX-80

Mazda CX-80

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 254 - 327 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 60 km
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Mazda CX-80

The Mazda CX-80 brings polished, near-premium styling and a cabin that feels far classier than its badge might imply. It steers with a composed, engaging character and packs the sensible practicality families want — with just enough flair to make school runs feel a little less ordinary.

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Good chunk of steel on steroids

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
60 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
91 - 146 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,131 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
258 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
649 - 650 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
254 - 327 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Land Rover
What drivetrain options does the Mazda CX-80 have?

The Mazda CX-80 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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