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Toyota RAV4 vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (306 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota RAV4 or Land Rover Discovery?

Toyota RAV4 vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Toyota RAV4

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter

Land Rover Discovery

  • somewhat more power
  • significantly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

RAV4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota RAV4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota RAV4 uses 1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 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 somewhat more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota RAV4 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Land Rover Discovery is somewhat faster – reaching 209 km/h, while the Toyota RAV4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

RAV4

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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Toyota RAV4 is noticeably lighter – 1,745 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 646 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers significantly more boot space – 986 L compared to 580 L. That’s a difference of about 406 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Discovery offers slightly more capacity – up to 2,061 L, about 371 L more than the Toyota RAV4.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries clearly more – 803 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 203 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota RAV4 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.

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RAV4

Toyota RAV4

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 75 km
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Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 feels like a sensible friend on the road, marrying dependable practicality with a dash of SUV personality that keeps daily driving from turning dull. Comfortable and easy to live with, it looks tough without shouting and quietly gets the job done — a sensible pick for buyers who want versatility without drama.

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Reviews Toyota RAV4

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Mariana González
5 Jan 2026, 23:15:27

I love it — it’s super comfortable, I’ve never had any trouble with it, very reliable and stable.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 55,700 £
Price
67,400 - 96,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
22 - 128 g/km
co2
221 - 224 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 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
1,745 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
4,956 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
1,685 mm
Height
1,846 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,604 - 1,690 L
Max trunk capacity
1,997 - 2,061 L
Payload
390 - 600 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
194 - 209 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Land Rover
Is the Toyota RAV4 offered with different drivetrains?

The Toyota RAV4 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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