Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Volvo XC60 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$180
- Discovery Sport: 909 lb more towing, 15.3 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- XC60: 6 mpg better, 0.8 s quicker to 60.
- XC60 wins 3 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Discovery Sport | XC60 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $51,175 | $50,995 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 246 hp | 247 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 269 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 20 mpg | 26 mpg | XC60 |
| Cargo, max | 32.2 cu ft to 60.0 cu ft | 63.3 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 32.4 cu ft | 17.1 cu ft | Discovery Sport |
| Rear legroom | 38.1 in | 38.0 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 39.1 in | 41.5 in | XC60 |
| Length | 180.9 in | 185.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.0 in | 74.8 in to 78.7 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 4,035 lb | 4,162 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 4,409 lb | 3,500 lb | Discovery Sport |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 8.5 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.3 s tested | 6.5 s tested | XC60 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Sport Landmark AWD $49,900 | XC60 B5 Core AWD $49,700 | $200 |
| XC60 B5 Core AWD $49,700 | Discovery Sport Landmark AWD $49,900 | $200 |
Cost to run
XC60 costs $2,838 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Discovery Sport | XC60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $51,175 | $50,995 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,920 | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $11,520 | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | $62,695 | $59,857 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: XC60 wins.
Discovery Sport wins if MPG weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | XC60 | 23% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | Discovery Sport | 21% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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