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VW Arteon vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

VW Arteon vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

VW Arteon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Arteon is marginally cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,176 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

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 VW Arteon offers somewhat more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon 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 Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers noticeably more torque with 540 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Arteon

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 terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is clearly lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 342 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers visibly more boot space – 780 L compared to 590 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries a bit more – 641 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport has only a minor advantage 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 £46,500
Discovery Sport

Land Rover Discovery Sport

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
VW Arteon
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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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 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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VW Arteon
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
-
Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
VW
Brand
Land Rover
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