7.8
2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport review
The Land Rover Discovery Sport remains a capable premium SUV, but the expensive PHEV variant loses some of the nameplate's charm.
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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison
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2025 Land Rover
Discovery Sport
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2025 Volkswagen
Tiguan
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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Based on the Land Rover Discovery Sport DYNAMIC SE PHEV (227kW)
Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
57L - 67L
120 to 563 km
55L - 60L
418 to 534 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$73,504 - $101,999
$43,990 - $73,790
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined on-road manners
- Practical interior
- User-friendly infotainment
Misses
- PHEV's $20k premium, no third row
- Too many options should be standard
- Design has barely changed in over a decade
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, practical interior
- Polished, punchy turbo'd engine
- Price cuts improve value
Misses
- Functional interior lacks flair
- Third row remains occasional use only
- Starting to look old alongside rivals
Colours Available
The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1997 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 147kW - 227kW | 110kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5500 | 3900 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 540Nm | 250Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 - 2000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 80 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
