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VW Golf vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

VW Golf vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

VW Golf

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly 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 trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Golf

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Golf is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,176 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers considerably more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 85 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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 VW Golf offers a bit more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers visibly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Golf

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is clearly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 642 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers clearly more boot space – 780 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 399 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries noticeably more – 641 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 133 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf 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 £28,300
Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 143 km
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VW Golf

The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 173 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
VW
Brand
Land Rover
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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