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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Volkswagen Golf
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact 7-seat suv, also offered as a plug-in hybrid (p300e/p270e). The Volkswagen Golf is a compact five-door hatchback.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | Volkswagen Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| PHEV power | 269bhp (P270e variant) | - |
| PHEV electric range | 36 miles | - |
| Boot space | 115-963 litres (seats up) / 1,451-1,574 litres (seats down) | - |
| Engines | - | 1.5 TSI 115bhp to 1.5 TSI 204bhp plug-in hybrid eHybrid |
| 0-60mph | - | 9.9 seconds (1.5 TSI), 7.2 seconds (eHybrid) |
| Boot volume | - | 273-381 litres (seats up), 1,270 litres (seats down) |
| Length | - | 4,284mm |
Sources: Land Rover Discovery Sport, Volkswagen Golf. 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 Golf if...
A well-known compact hatchback bought and hired as an everyday, easy-to-drive family car. The range of petrol, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines lets a hire fleet offer a cheap-to-run option without stepping down to a smaller car.
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What is the difference between the Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Volkswagen Golf?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact 7-seat SUV, also offered as a plug-in hybrid (P300e/P270e); the Volkswagen Golf is a compact five-door hatchback.
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