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Volvo XC60 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (58,300 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Volvo XC60 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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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.

Land Rover Discovery Sport is clearly cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,820 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo XC60 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 79 km, about 21 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Discovery Sport

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC60 offers clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 137 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers somewhat more torque with 669 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 129 Nm more.

XC60

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 moderately lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 201 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries noticeably more – 641 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 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 £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
Volvo XC60
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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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 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 XC60
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
79 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
59 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
2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,902 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Land Rover
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