Volvo V90 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46500 £, while the Volvo V90 costs 62300 £. That’s a price difference of around 15848 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.20 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Volvo V90 performs distinct better – achieving up to 88 km, about 30 km more than the Land Rover 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 Volvo V90 has a clearly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 186 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.40 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Discovery Sport performs to a small extent better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 pulls noticeable stronger with 709 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 169 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is hardly perceptible lighter – 1949 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 126 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers distinct more room – 780 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 292 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Discovery Sport performs slight better – up to 1574 L, which is about 120 L more than the Volvo V90.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Discovery Sport to a small extent takes the win – 641 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.

All in all, the Volvo V90 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.