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Volvo EC40 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Volvo EC40 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Volvo EC40

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EC40

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.

Land Rover Discovery Sport is marginally cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 77 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 527 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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 Volvo EC40 offers clearly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 173 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers a bit more torque with 670 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 130 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, Land Rover Discovery Sport is very slightly lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 116 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries noticeably more – 641 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 206 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 is decisively ahead 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
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 486 - 585 km
Volvo EC40
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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Volvo EC40

The Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.

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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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Volvo EC40
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,500 - 59,000 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Land Rover
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