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VW Touran vs Land Rover Discovery Sport - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (150 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (35400 £ vs 46500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Touran or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

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.

VW Touran has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35400 £, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46500 £. That’s a price difference of around 11062 £.

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

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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 Land Rover Discovery Sport has a significantly edge – offering 269 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 119 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Discovery Sport pulls distinct stronger with 540 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, VW Touran is evident lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1949 kg. The difference is around 429 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers barely noticeable more room – 834 L compared to 780 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs distinct better – up to 1980 L, which is about 406 L more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Discovery Sport barely noticeable takes the win – 641 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Land Rover Discovery Sport is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £46,500
Discovery Sport @ Jaguar Land Rover Media

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
  • Electric Range : 58 km
VW Touran
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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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 Touran
Land Rover Discovery Sport
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Costs and Consumption

Price
35400 - 43900 £
Price
46500 - 65700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12 kWh
co2
136 - 149 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
58 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Curb weight
1949 - 2168 kg
Trunk capacity
834 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
4527 mm
Length
4597 mm
Width
1829 mm
Width
1894 mm
Height
1668 mm
Height
1727 mm
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Max trunk capacity
1574 L
Payload
590 - 601 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 209 km/h
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1998 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
VW
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the VW Touran?

The VW Touran is offered with Front-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.