Head to head
Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) vs Land Rover Discovery Sport
The Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) is a seven-seat 4x4. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact 7-seat suv, also offered as a plug-in hybrid (p300e/p270e).
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) | Land Rover Discovery Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| D300 engine | 3.0 litre, 300hp diesel, all-wheel drive, automatic | - |
| Boot volume | 258 litres (all seats up) to 2406 litres (all seats down) | - |
| PHEV power | - | 269bhp (P270e variant) |
| PHEV electric range | - | 36 miles |
| Boot space | - | 115-963 litres (seats up) / 1,451-1,574 litres (seats down) |
Sources: Land Rover Discovery (5th generation), Land Rover Discovery Sport. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Discovery (5th generation) if...
Land Rover's do-it-all seven-seat SUV, used by specialist hire firms for family trips, towing and rough-ground work alike. The D300 R-Dynamic HSE tested here is a well-equipped mid-range diesel spec.
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- Avis Prestige - London, South Kensington
Buy or hire the Discovery Sport if...
A compact SUV hired where three rows of seats are needed but a full-size Defender or Discovery would be overkill. The plug-in hybrid version adds a useful electric-only range for low-emission zone driving.
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What is the difference between the Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) and the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) is a seven-seat 4x4; the Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact 7-seat SUV, also offered as a plug-in hybrid (P300e/P270e).
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