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

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

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: the 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.

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.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 209 km/h.

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

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 curb weight, the 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.

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