Head to head
Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Vauxhall Zafira
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact 7-seat suv, also offered as a plug-in hybrid (p300e/p270e). The Vauxhall Zafira is a seven-seat mpv.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | Vauxhall Zafira | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 | 7 (Flex7 folding seat system) |
| 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 Sport, Vauxhall Zafira. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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.
Full Discovery Sport specifications →Buy or hire the Zafira if...
A compact seven-seat MPV built around Vauxhall's Flex7 folding rear seats, used by private hire and family-oriented rental fleets needing more than five seats without moving up to a full-size van.
Listed by
- Harper commercials and Trailers - Worthing, Angmering
- V.I.P. by Atlan Motors - Specialists in MPV's & Jeep Wrangler's - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Vauxhall Zafira?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact 7-seat SUV, also offered as a plug-in hybrid (P300e/P270e); the Vauxhall Zafira is a seven-seat MPV.
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