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SsangYong Rexton vs Land Rover Discovery Sport - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (202 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 46500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Rexton or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

SsangYong Rexton

Land Rover Discovery Sport

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

Rexton

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SsangYong Rexton has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41100 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Discovery Sport manages with 4.20 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.20 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

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 has a noticeable edge – offering 269 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.60 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Discovery Sport performs somewhat better – reaching 209 km/h, while the SsangYong Rexton tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Discovery Sport pulls slightly stronger with 540 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 99 Nm difference.

Rexton

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Land Rover Discovery Sport is somewhat lighter – 1949 kg compared to 2145 kg. The difference is around 196 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers hardly perceptible more room – 784 L compared to 780 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Rexton performs evident better – up to 1977 L, which is about 403 L more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

When it comes to payload, SsangYong Rexton somewhat takes the win – 770 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 129 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Land Rover Discovery Sport is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £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
  • Electric Range : 58 km
SsangYong Rexton
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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SsangYong Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.

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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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SsangYong Rexton
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
41100 - 51300 £
Price
46500 - 65700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.20 L
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12 kWh
co2
214 - 216 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2145 - 2180 kg
Curb weight
1949 - 2168 kg
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
4850 mm
Length
4597 mm
Width
1960 mm
Width
1894 mm
Height
1825 mm
Height
1727 mm
Max trunk capacity
1806 - 1977 L
Max trunk capacity
1574 L
Payload
655 - 770 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
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
202 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.60 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
184 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 209 km/h
Torque
441 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
148 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
2157 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1998 cm3

General

Model Year
2021 - 2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Land Rover
Is the SsangYong Rexton offered with different drivetrains?

The SsangYong Rexton is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.