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Nissan Townstar vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Nissan Townstar vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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

Townstar

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 Townstar is visibly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,612 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar offers significantly more range – reaching up to 265 km, about 207 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Discovery Sport

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers considerably more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 147 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers significantly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 295 Nm more.

Townstar

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Townstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery Sport is marginally lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 2,041 kg. The difference is around 92 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries very slightly more – 641 kg compared to 594 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is barely ahead 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
Nissan Townstar
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Nissan Townstar

The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.

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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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Nissan Townstar
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
265 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
594 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
245 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Land Rover
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