Land Rover Discovery vs Range Rover Velar

Last Updated: November 5, 2026

Range Rover Velar price starts at Rs. 88.50 Lakh, which is Rs. 36.75 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Land Rover Discovery, priced at Rs. 1.25 Crore. In terms of mileage, the Discovery offers a claimed 12.37 kmpl, while the Range Rover Velar delivers 15.8 kmpl. On the performance front, the Discovery uses a 2996cc engine producing 296.36bhp@4000rpm and the Range Rover Velar a 1997cc engine producing 183.9bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the Discovery and Range Rover Velar, the Range Rover Velar is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Discovery stands out for performance.

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Discovery vs Range Rover Velar Comparison Summary

Specification Land Rover DiscoveryRange Rover Velar
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.25 CroreRs. 88.50 Lakh
Mileage 12.37 kmpl15.8 kmpl
Engine 2996 cc1997 cc
Max power 296.36bhp@4000rpm183.9bhp@5500rpm
Top speed Not Available210 Km/h

Discovery vs Range Rover Velar Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Discovery 3.0 Diesel SLand Rover Range Rover Velar 2.0 l Petrol Autobiography
Rating
29 reviews
40 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.25 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 88.50 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2996 cc 1997 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296.36bhp@4000rpm 183.9bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 8-Speed AT
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Discovery Colors
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12.37 Kmpl 15.8 Kmpl
Boot Space 123 Liters 673 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 156 mm
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. 1,71,199 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 5.12 Lakh Discovery Insurance Rs. 3.71 Lakh Range Rover Velar Insurance
Brochure
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Displacement
2996 cc
1997 cc
compressionRatio
Not Available
10.5:1
Engine Type
Not Available
TD4 Engine
Engine Displacement
2996 cc
1997 cc
Max Power
296.36bhp@4000rpm
183.9bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
650Nm@1500-2500rpm
365Nm@1 300 - 4 500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
8-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
No
Yes
Kerb Weight
2509 Kg
1875 Kg
Bore X Stroke
Not Available
8392 mm
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
ECO | CITY | SPORT

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
Not Available
8.2 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
82 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
210 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
12.37 Kmpl
15.8 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
9.2 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
13.1 kmpl

steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack&Pinion
Suspension Front
Air suspension
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Not Available
Brakes Front
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
6 m
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Finisher Shadow Aluminium, Metal Load space Scuff Plate, R Dynamic Metal Front Tread plates, Headlining Morzine, Ebony Headlining, Interior Lighting, Analog Dials With Central TFT Display, Perforated Grained Leather and Suede cloth Seats, 10 Way Seats (8 Ways Electric, 2 Ways Manual), Floor Mats Carpet, Shadow Aluminium trim finisher, Light Oyster Morzine headlining, Ebony perforated grained leather seats with Ebony interior, Lower Touchscreen, Electrically adjustable steering column, Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Cabin Air Ionisation with PM2.5 filter, Bright metal pedals, Premium cabin lighting, Standard IP end caps, Metal front treadplates with R-Dynamic branding, Lockable cooled glovebox,, Rear seat remote release levers,
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Reported Boot Space
258 Litres
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
748
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
123 Liters
673 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Style 7014, 7 spoke, Gloss Sparkle Silver, Black contrast roof Acoustic laminated windscreen Rain sensing windscreen wipers Heated, electric, power fold door mirrors with approach lights and auto-dimming driver side Flush deployable door handles Unpainted brake calipers Velar and R-Dynamic badge Heated rear window with timer Tailgate spoiler Powered tailgate / boot lid Rear Axle Open Differential Flush Deploy able Door Handles Door Mirror Approach light Premium LED Headlights 5 spoke with Satin Dark Grey Finish Wheel, Premium LED headlights with signature DRL, Auto High Beam Assist, Automatic Headlight Levelling (AHBA), Headlight power wash
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
No
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
No
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
No
Smoke Headlamps
Not Available
No
Roof Carrier
Optional
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Optional
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
156 mm
Length*Width*Height
4956*2220*1888 mm3
4797*2147*1678 mm3
Wheelbase
2923 mm
3006 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
GROUND CLEARANCE – (STANDARD to OFF ROAD) (Approach Angle:- 23.6/22.5 to 25.0/27.5 Departure Angle:- 25.0/24.8 to 27.0/29.5 Ramp Angle:- 19.1/18.3 to 22.0/23.5 Maximum wading depth:- 530/580mm), 40:20:40 split fold rear seat, Rear centre headrest, Passive front headrests, 14-way driver memory front seats with rear power recline
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
No
Rear Curtain
Not Available
No
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Battery Saver
Not Available
No
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
No
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Pro Service and WI-FI Hotspot
Smart Entry
Not Available
No
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
Yes
Massage Seats
Front & Rear
Front
Memory Functions For Seat
Front & Rear
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Semi
Full
Internal Storage
Yes
No
No of Speakers
Not Available
10
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
No
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Powered Adjustment
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
Style 7014, 7 spoke, Gloss Sparkle Silver, Black contrast roof Acoustic laminated windscreen Rain sensing windscreen wipers Heated, electric, power fold door mirrors with approach lights and auto-dimming driver side Flush deployable door handles Unpainted brake calipers Velar and R-Dynamic badge Heated rear window with timer Tailgate spoiler Powered tailgate / boot lid Rear Axle Open Differential Flush Deploy able Door Handles Door Mirror Approach light Premium LED Headlights 5 spoke with Satin Dark Grey Finish Wheel, Premium LED headlights with signature DRL, Auto High Beam Assist, Automatic Headlight Levelling (AHBA), Headlight power wash
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
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Rear Folding Table
Optional
No
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
11.4 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
MirrorLink
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
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
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front and Rear
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
Yes
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
All Windows
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
No
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

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

grossWeight
Not Available
2590 kg
rearTread
Not Available
1654 mm
rearLegroom
Not Available
944 mm
frontLegroom
Not Available
1023 mm
rearHeadroom
Not Available
966 mm
frontHeadroom
Not Available
966 mm

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Range Rover Velar
  • Arguably one of the best looking SUVs on the road today
  • Plenty of wow features
  • Classy, cushy interiors and enough tech to play around with
  • Petrol and Diesel engines on offer too
Range Rover Velar
  • Now over a crore on road pricing
  • German rivals offer similar luxury at a lesser price

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

100% users have chosen Land Rover Discovery over Land Rover Range Rover Velar in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 82 users have also rated Land Rover Discovery and Land Rover Range Rover Velar on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
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 Discovery Range Rover Velar
Mileage 3.4 5.0
Performance 4.2 4.3
Comfort 4.2 5.0
Maintenance 3.8 5.0
Safety 4.2 5.0
Features 4.2 5.0
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Land Rover Discovery Vs Range Rover Velar FAQs

Which car is best between Land Rover Discovery vs Range Rover Velar?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Discovery vs Range Rover Velar?
The Range Rover Velar is cheaper than Land Rover Discovery by ₹36.75 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Land Rover Discovery vs Range Rover Velar?
The Range Rover Velar delivers better mileage 15.8 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Discovery vs Range Rover Velar?
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 2.0 l Petrol Autobiography version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Range Rover Velar produces 183.9bhp@5500rpm of power and 365Nm@1 300 - 4 500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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