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Subaru Outback vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Subaru Outback vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Outback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Subaru Outback is a bit cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 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 markedly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers clearly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 288 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is a bit lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 306 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries slightly more – 641 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 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
Subaru Outback
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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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 Outback
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
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
169 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
252 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Land Rover
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