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SsangYong Torres vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (33,800 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Torres or Land Rover Discovery?

SsangYong Torres vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

SsangYong Torres

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly lighter

Land Rover Discovery

  • clearly more power
  • visibly more trunk space

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

Torres

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SsangYong Torres is considerably cheaper – starting at 33,800 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,523 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Torres uses 7.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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 207 HP. That’s roughly 143 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Land Rover Discovery is very slightly faster – reaching 209 km/h, while the SsangYong Torres tops out at 194 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 339 Nm. That’s about 361 Nm more.

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

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Torres is clearly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 893 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers visibly more boot space – 986 L compared to 703 L. That’s a difference of about 283 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Discovery offers moderately more capacity – up to 2,061 L, about 399 L more than the SsangYong Torres.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries clearly more – 803 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 251 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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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 - 8.6 L/100km
SsangYong Torres
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

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SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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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 Torres
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Price
67,400 - 96,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
462 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 207 g/km
co2
221 - 224 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
89 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
703 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
4,700 mm
Length
4,956 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
1,710 mm
Height
1,846 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Max trunk capacity
1,997 - 2,061 L
Payload
552 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Max Speed
194 - 209 km/h
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Land Rover
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