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Subaru Forester vs Land Rover Discovery Sport - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (136 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (34700 £ vs 46500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Forester or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Subaru Forester

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Subaru Forester has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34700 £, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46500 £. That’s a price difference of around 11752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Discovery Sport manages with 4.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.10 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.

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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 has a decisively edge – offering 269 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 133 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.20 s. That’s about 4.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Discovery Sport performs slightly better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Subaru Forester tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Discovery Sport pulls convincingly stronger with 540 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 358 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Subaru Forester is to a small extent lighter – 1693 kg compared to 1949 kg. The difference is around 256 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers distinct more room – 780 L compared to 508 L. That’s a difference of about 272 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Subaru Forester performs slight better – up to 1731 L, which is about 157 L more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Discovery Sport clearly perceptible takes the win – 641 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 149 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Land Rover Discovery Sport is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £46,500
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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
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Subaru Forester

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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
34700 - 42200 £
Price
46500 - 65700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.10 L
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L
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
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Battery Capacity
12 kWh
co2
183 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1693 - 1739 kg
Curb weight
1949 - 2168 kg
Trunk capacity
508 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
4670 mm
Length
4597 mm
Width
1830 mm
Width
1894 mm
Height
1730 mm
Height
1727 mm
Max trunk capacity
1679 - 1731 L
Max trunk capacity
1574 L
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
12.20 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
188 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 209 km/h
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
1995 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Subaru
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Land Rover

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What drivetrain options does the Subaru Forester have?

The Subaru Forester is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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