Head to head
Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR
The Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) is a seven-seat 4x4. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR is a high-performance v8 version of the range rover sport luxury suv.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) | Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot volume | 258 litres (all seats up) to 2406 litres (all seats down) | 780-784 litres (seats up), 1,686-1,761 litres (seats down) |
| D300 engine | 3.0 litre, 300hp diesel, all-wheel drive, automatic | - |
| Seats | 7 | - |
| Engine | - | 5.0-litre supercharged petrol V8 |
| Power | - | 542bhp |
| Torque | - | 502lb ft from 2,500rpm |
| 0-60mph | - | 4.7 seconds |
| Top speed | - | 162mph (limited) |
Sources: Land Rover Discovery (5th generation), Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR. 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 SVR if...
A fast, luxurious SUV bought by self-drive and chauffeur hire firms for clients who want prestige with real performance. Its supercharged V8 and 4.7-second 0-60 time set it apart from the ordinary Range Rover Sport diesel and hybrid models.
Listed by
- Starr Luxury Cars - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR?
The Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) is a seven-seat 4x4; the Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR is a high-performance V8 version of the Range Rover Sport luxury SUV.
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