Denza B8 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport
Verdict
The Discovery Sport has a 69% bigger boot, the Discovery Sport is 19% more powerful, while the Discovery Sport is about 14% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 459,939 | RM 396,226✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 237 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm✓ | 340 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.1 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 268 & 405✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 360 & 400✓ | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium Iron Phosphate | — |
| Battery Capacity | 36.8 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 100 km✓ | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Auto 9-Speed ZF EP2 |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds✓ | 8.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 199 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 197 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,195 mm | 4,599 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 2,173 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,724 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Weight | 3,305 kg | 1,841 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 91.5 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 147 litres | 479 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Pirelli Scorpion Verde |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladder Frame | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension | Terrain Response System (General, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud and Ruts, and Sand) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag, | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second Row Seats | Available for two outer middle row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Bi-Xenon Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | 8-way Power Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | Manual reclining and sliding middle row with 60:40 Split-folding, Last Row 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Last Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet Sound System | 8.0" Touchscreen system with 190 watt, 10-speaker Land Rover Audio System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Side Opening Boot | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 5 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 300,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | 5-year/80,000 free maintenance |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 440 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.