Kia Sportage vs Land Rover Discovery

Pricing for one or both models is yet to be confirmed for the Australian market. We will update this comparison when official RRPs are announced.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Kia Sportage features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 4-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Discovery gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia Sportage stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Land Rover Discovery. The Land Rover Discovery counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and Meridian audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia Sportage gets cloth upholstery while the Land Rover Discovery offers leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Kia Sportage and 2-zone in the Land Rover Discovery.

The Kia Sportage uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 192Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Land Rover Discovery responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 257kW and 700Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.3 seconds.

The Land Rover Discovery has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Discovery is 2.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Sportage measures 4,685mm long on a 2,755mm wheelbase, 271mm shorter than the Land Rover Discovery at 4,956mm (2,923mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Discovery generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 543L in the Kia Sportage and 258L in the Land Rover Discovery, giving the Kia Sportage a 285L advantage. The Land Rover Discovery seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Land Rover Discovery leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,650kg. That 1,850kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Kia Sportage and $2,223/year for the Land Rover Discovery. That is a $86 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Discovery.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Kia Sportage) vs $2,223 (Land Rover Discovery). The Land Rover Discovery saves you roughly $86 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sportage) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Discovery). The Kia Sportage has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Land Rover Discovery).