Head to head
Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport
The Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) is a seven-seat 4x4. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a performance-focused luxury suv.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) | Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot volume | 258 litres (all seats up) to 2406 litres (all seats down) | 450 litres (seats up) to 1850 litres (seats folded) |
| D300 engine | 3.0 litre, 300hp diesel, all-wheel drive, automatic | - |
| Seats | 7 | - |
| Engine options | - | 3.0 litre I6 (P360/P400), 4.4 litre twin-turbo V8 (P530/SV), 3.0 litre diesel (D250/D300/D350), plug-in hybrid (P440e-P550e) |
| Power range | - | 296hp (D300) to 626hp (SV) |
Sources: Land Rover Discovery (5th generation), Land Rover Range Rover 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.
Listed by
- Avis Prestige - London, South Kensington
Buy or hire the Range Rover Sport if...
The sportier, lower-riding sibling of the Range Rover, hired by prestige car and chauffeur fleets who want a fast, well-appointed SUV rather than the full-size flagship. Engine choices run from an efficient diesel up to a 626hp SV performance version.
Listed by
- Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise - London
- Luxury 4x4 Car Hire - London
- V.I.P. by Atlan Motors - Specialists in MPV's & Jeep Wrangler's - London
- Starr Luxury Cars - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) is a seven-seat 4x4; the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a performance-focused luxury SUV.
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