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Subaru Forester vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Forester or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Subaru Forester vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Subaru Forester

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

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

Forester

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Subaru Forester is noticeably cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

Discovery Sport

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 Sport offers significantly 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

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

Forester

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Forester is moderately lighter – 1,693 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 256 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers clearly more boot space – 780 L compared to 508 L. That’s a difference of about 272 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries noticeably more – 641 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 149 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 Forester

The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.

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Reviews Subaru Forester

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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Dirk
8 Dec 2025, 17:00:06

It's indeed much more expensive, but it drives brilliantly. I have the automatic — fantastic. It's a bit noisy for such an expensive car, and servicing at a Subaru dealer isn't cheap. It's certainly not economical.

On the other hand, very little breaks and it will never leave you stranded. And that space... 500 litres more is really about a 40% increase.

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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4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Subaru Forester
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 42,800 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.1 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
183 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
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
508 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 492 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
12.2 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
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Land Rover
What drivetrain options does the Subaru Forester have?

The Subaru Forester is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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