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Volvo V60 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V60 or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Volvo V60 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • markedly 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

V60

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Land Rover Discovery Sport is somewhat cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,963 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo V60 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 99 km, about 41 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 V60 offers markedly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers barely more torque with 589 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 49 Nm more.

V60

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, Volvo V60 is somewhat lighter – 1,734 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers markedly more boot space – 780 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 261 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries clearly more – 641 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V60 is far ahead overall 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 £51,400
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 99 km
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Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Reviews Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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Michael Hauser
2 Oct 2025, 08:00:10

I drive a V60 T6 TE e‑AWD Inscription MY 2022

Overall I'm very satisfied with it.

Positives +
+ Safety
+ Performance
+ Fuel consumption
+ Service and running costs
+ Driving feel (still has a bit of the Swedish tank about it)
+ Average consumption 5.2 l/100 km

Negatives -
- 180 km/h limiter, supposedly due to excessive centrifugal forces on the electric motor
- Thinner side windows than the predecessor
- Still very firm suspension
- 8‑speed automatic (feels like the car is always shifting)
- Volvo's own customer service has massively deteriorated in recent years (their new motto seems to be "take it or leave it")

As a long‑time Volvo customer, this will be my last Volvo — I'm not willing to go along with the (now purely electric and largely China‑produced) madness.

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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Reviews Land Rover Discovery Sport

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
99 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 141 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
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 506 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the Volvo V60?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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