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Subaru Crosstrek vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Crosstrek or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Subaru Crosstrek vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Crosstrek

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Subaru Crosstrek is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,552 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

Discovery Sport

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers clearly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 133 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers substantially more torque with 540 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 358 Nm more.

Crosstrek

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Crosstrek is markedly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 354 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers significantly more boot space – 780 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 465 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries clearly more – 641 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 136 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport holds a decisive 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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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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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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Subaru Crosstrek
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
174 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
472 - 505 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
182 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the Subaru Crosstrek?

The Subaru Crosstrek is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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