Land Rover Discovery vs Range Rover Sport

Last Updated: August 27, 2026

Land Rover Discovery price starts at Rs. 1.25 Crore, which is Rs. 17.75 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Range Rover Sport, priced at Rs. 1.43 Crore. On the performance front, the Discovery uses a 2996cc engine producing 296.36bhp@4000rpm and the Range Rover Sport a 2998cc engine producing 345.98bhp@4000rpm. If you're deciding between the Discovery and Range Rover Sport, the Discovery is the better pick for affordability, while the Range Rover Sport stands out for performance.

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Discovery vs Range Rover Sport Comparison Summary

Specification Land Rover DiscoveryRange Rover Sport
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.25 CroreRs. 1.43 Crore
Mileage 12.37 kmplNot Available
Engine 2996 cc2998 cc
Max power 296.36bhp@4000rpm345.98bhp@4000rpm
Top speed Not Available234 Km/h

Discovery vs Range Rover Sport Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Discovery 3.0 Diesel SLand Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 l Diesel Dynamic HSE
Rating
29 reviews
36 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.25 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.43 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2996 cc 2998 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296.36bhp@4000rpm 345.98bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Discovery Colors
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 12.37 Kmpl Not Available
Boot Space 123 Liters 530 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,42,290 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,76,626 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 5.12 Lakh Discovery Insurance Rs. 5.81 Lakh Range Rover Sport Insurance
Brochure
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Displacement
2996 cc
2998 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
3.0L AJD Turbocharged V6
Engine Displacement
2996 cc
2998 cc
Max Power
296.36bhp@4000rpm
345.98bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
650Nm@1500-2500rpm
700Nm@1500-3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
4
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Kerb Weight
2509 Kg
2360 Kg

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
0-100 kmph
Not Available
5.9 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
86 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
234 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
12.37 Kmpl
Not Available

Suspension Front
3
electronic air suspensio
Suspension Rear
4
electronic air suspensio
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
12.53m

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
7
5
Boot Space
123 Liters
530 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Roof Carrier
2
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
2
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4956*2220*1888 mm3
4946*2209*1820 mm3
Wheelbase
2923 mm
3095 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
Massage Seats
Front & Rear
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front & Rear
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Semi
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Rear Folding Table
2
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
MirrorLink
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front & Rear
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
2
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Not Available
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
3220 kg

Is Land Rover Discovery Better Than Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

70% users have chosen Land Rover Discovery over Land Rover Range Rover Sport in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 83 users have also rated Land Rover Discovery and Land Rover Range Rover Sport on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport has out rated Land Rover Discovery on all the rating factors.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Range Rover Sport Discovery
Mileage 3.4 4.3
Performance 4.2 4.5
Comfort 4.2 4.8
Maintenance 3.8 4.3
Safety 4.2 4.8
Features 4.2 4.8
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Land Rover Discovery Vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport FAQs

Which car is best between Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Range Rover Sport has out rated Land Rover Discovery on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The Land Rover Discovery is cheaper than Range Rover Sport by ₹17.75 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
For the 3.0 Diesel S version, 2996 cc Diesel engine of Discovery produces 296.36bhp@4000rpm of power and 650Nm@1500-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the 3.0 l Diesel Dynamic HSE version, 2998 cc Diesel engine of Range Rover Sport produces 345.98bhp@4000rpm of power and 700Nm@1500-3000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Land Rover Discovery has better performance.

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