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SsangYong Musso vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (28,700 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Musso or Land Rover Discovery?

SsangYong Musso vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

SsangYong Musso

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • clearly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Discovery

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.

SsangYong Musso is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,666 £.

Both cars consume an average of 8.4 L/100km – no difference here.

Discovery

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Discovery

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.

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Musso is slightly lighter – 2,045 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 346 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries clearly more – 1,010 kg compared to 803 kg. That’s a difference of about 207 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery leads convincingly 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 £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
SsangYong Musso
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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SsangYong Musso

The Musso is a no-nonsense pickup that blends rugged capability with surprisingly comfy cabin manners, perfect for buyers who want practicality over prestige. It may not turn heads at the coffee stop, but its sensible layout, useful load space and low running costs make it a very pragmatic choice for workdays and weekends.

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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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SsangYong Musso
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
221 - 245 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
149 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Land Rover
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