Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Verdict
The Discovery Sport is the pragmatic Land Rover here: RM396,226 versus RM588,800 leaves a RM192,574 gap, and it gives Malaysian families seven seats instead of five. The Range Rover Velar answers with stronger numbers where you feel them daily: 246 hp/365 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, 7.6 L/100 km and a 673-litre boot. Both are petrol AWD SUVs with conventional automatics and five-year warranties. If the extra row matters, the cheaper car wins; if pace and cargo space matter, the Velar earns the spend.
Pick the Land Rover Discovery Sport if you need seven seats, a lower purchase price and are happy with 237 hp and an 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you can live with five seats and want the quicker, more economical car with the larger boot.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Discovery Sport RM396,226; Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM588,800
- Seats: Land Rover Discovery Sport 7; Land Rover Range Rover Velar 5
- Output: Land Rover Discovery Sport 237 hp/340 Nm; Land Rover Range Rover Velar 246 hp/365 Nm
- Acceleration/top speed: Land Rover Discovery Sport 8.2 s and 199 km/h; Land Rover Range Rover Velar 6.7 s and 217 km/h
- Fuel economy/CO₂: Land Rover Discovery Sport 8.3 L/100 km and 197 g/km; Land Rover Range Rover Velar 7.6 L/100 km and 173 g/km
- Boot space: Land Rover Discovery Sport 479 L; Land Rover Range Rover Velar 673 L
Discovery Sport
- Seven seats give it the family advantage
- RM192,574 cheaper to buy
- Slightly wider body at 2,173 mm
- Slower at 8.2 seconds to 100 km/h
- Smaller 479-litre boot
- Higher CO₂ at 197 g/km
Range Rover Velar
- Quicker 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 673-litre boot
- Lower 7.6 L/100 km fuel figure
- Only five seats
- Costs RM192,574 more
- One fewer airbag: 6 versus 7
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 396,226✓ | RM 588,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 246 hp✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 365 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Auto 9-Speed ZF EP2 | ZF 8HP45 |
| Gears | 9 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds | 6.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 199 km/h | 217 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 197 g/km | 173 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,599 mm | 4,803 mm |
| Width | 2,173 mm | 2,145 mm |
| Height | 1,724 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,874 mm |
| Weight | 1,841 kg | 1,804 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 63 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 479 litres | 673 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 265/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Verde | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Terrain Response System (General, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud and Ruts, and Sand) | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, 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 | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Matrix LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Manual reclining and sliding middle row with 60:40 Split-folding, Last Row 50:50 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Last Row | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.0" Touchscreen system with 190 watt, 10-speaker Land Rover Audio System | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W Meridian sound 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | No |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 300,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/80,000 free maintenance | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 440 | RM 439✓ |
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.
Discovery Sport vs Range Rover Velar FAQ
Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport or Land Rover Range Rover Velar better?
For families needing seven seats, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is better. For performance, boot space and fuel economy, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is ahead with 246 hp, 673 litres and 7.6 L/100 km.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs RM192,574 more. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is RM396,226, while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is RM588,800.
Which one is quicker and more economical?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is both quicker and more economical: 0-100 km/h takes 6.7 seconds versus 8.2 seconds, and fuel use is 7.6 L/100 km versus 8.3 L/100 km.