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Volvo XC60 vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (58,300 £ vs 81,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or Land Rover Discovery?

Volvo XC60 vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

XC60

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Volvo XC60 is markedly cheaper – starting at 58,300 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 81,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 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 Volvo XC60 offers moderately more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers barely more torque with 700 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 31 Nm more.

XC60

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC60 is slightly lighter – 2,150 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 241 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries markedly more – 803 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 293 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 is clearly superior 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 £58,300
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 km
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Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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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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Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Price
81,000 - 96,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
79 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
59 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,902 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Power HP
350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Power kW
257 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC60?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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