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VW Touareg vs Land Rover Discovery Sport – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether VW Touareg or Land Rover Discovery Sport fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Land Rover Discovery Sport has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46500 £, while the VW Touareg costs 64300 £. That’s a price difference of around 17850 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Discovery Sport manages with 4.20 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.20 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Land Rover Discovery Sport performs a bit better – achieving up to 58 km, about 9 km more than the VW Touareg.

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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 Touareg has a convincingly edge – offering 462 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 193 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.10 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.40 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touareg performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touareg pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 700 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Land Rover Discovery Sport is barely noticeable lighter – 1949 kg compared to 2059 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touareg offers slight more room – 810 L compared to 780 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touareg performs a bit better – up to 1800 L, which is about 226 L more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

When it comes to payload, VW Touareg somewhat takes the win – 751 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Touareg proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Touareg is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £64,300
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VW Touareg

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 462 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 10.5 L
  • Electric Range : 47 - 49 km
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VW Touareg

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Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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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
64300 - 88300 £
Price
46500 - 65700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
14.30 kWh
Battery Capacity
12 kWh
co2
119 - 239 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2059 - 2470 kg
Curb weight
1949 - 2168 kg
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
4878 - 4902 mm
Length
4597 mm
Width
1984 mm
Width
1894 mm
Height
1693 - 1712 mm
Height
1727 mm
Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1800 L
Max trunk capacity
1574 L
Payload
550 - 751 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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
231 - 462 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 209 km/h
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
2967 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
VW
Brand
Land Rover

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Is the VW Touareg offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.