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Nissan Qashqai vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Nissan Qashqai vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Qashqai

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.

Nissan Qashqai is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,852 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

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 Land Rover Discovery Sport offers markedly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers clearly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

Qashqai

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, Nissan Qashqai is noticeably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 529 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries slightly more – 641 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport holds a solid 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 £46,500
Discovery Sport

Land Rover Discovery Sport

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 58 km
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Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai blends practical, family-friendly packaging with SUV styling that refuses to shout, making it a sensible and dependable choice for everyday life. It’s comfortable to live with, economical on the road, and neatly equipped enough to feel modern without ever feeling precious — perfect if you want crossover versatility without the drama.

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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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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
102 - 154 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,425 mm
Length
-
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
1,625 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 - 1,447 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
466 - 520 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 205 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the Nissan Qashqai?

The Nissan Qashqai is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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