Head to head
Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Discovery Sport
The Land Rover Discovery is a seven-seat suv. 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 | Land Rover Discovery Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5, 7, or commercial van versions | 7 |
| Engines | 3.0-litre V6 petrol, 3.0-litre I6 or 2.0-litre diesel | - |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | - |
| Construction | aluminium unitary body, up to 480kg lighter than predecessor | - |
| 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, Land Rover Discovery Sport. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Discovery if...
Land Rover's mainstream seven-seat SUV, built for family and outdoor use with real off-road ability. Vendors sometimes list it under the separate 'Range Rover' name, though it is properly part of the Land Rover Discovery line.
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- Starr Luxury Cars - London
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 and the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The Land Rover Discovery is a seven-seat SUV; the Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact 7-seat SUV, also offered as a plug-in hybrid (P300e/P270e).
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