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VW Arteon vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Land Rover Discovery?

VW Arteon vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

VW Arteon

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • very slightly more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Arteon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Arteon is clearly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,090 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Arteon uses 5.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Discovery

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 Land Rover Discovery offers very slightly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon 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 markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

Arteon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is significantly lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 784 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers significantly more boot space – 986 L compared to 590 L. That’s a difference of about 396 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries clearly more – 803 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 234 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon is clearly 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 £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 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
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
-
Width
1,871 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Land Rover
What drivetrain options does the VW Arteon have?

The VW Arteon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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