Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Porsche Macan Electric
Verdict
At RM396,226 versus RM430,000, the Land Rover Discovery Sport asks RM33,774 less and gives Malaysian families seven seats, AWD and a 70-litre petrol tank. The Porsche Macan Electric is the quicker, cleaner-looking ownership play on paper, with 355 hp, 5.7 seconds to 100 km/h, a 100.0 kWh battery and 641 km of EV range. The Land Rover is taller and wider, but the Porsche has the longer wheelbase and bigger boot. Road tax is nearly level: RM440 plays RM455.
Pick the Land Rover Discovery Sport if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive and petrol refuelling flexibility.
Pick the Porsche Macan Electric if you want much stronger acceleration, EV range and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Discovery Sport RM396,226; Porsche Macan Electric RM430,000
- Seats: Land Rover Discovery Sport 7; Porsche Macan Electric 5
- Power: Land Rover Discovery Sport 237 hp; Porsche Macan Electric 355 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Discovery Sport 8.2 s; Porsche Macan Electric 5.7 s
- Boot space: Land Rover Discovery Sport 479 litres; Porsche Macan Electric 540 litres
- Warranty: Land Rover Discovery Sport 5 years; Porsche Macan Electric 8 years
Discovery Sport
- Seven-seat cabin
- All-wheel drive
- Lower purchase price
- Slower 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 479-litre boot
- Auto emergency braking not listed
Macan Electric
- Quicker 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 641 km EV range
- Nine airbags
- Only five seats
- Rear-wheel drive only
- RM33,774 dearer
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 396,226✓ | RM 430,000 |
| 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 | — |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | — |
| Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 355 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 563 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | — | Nickel Manganese Cobalt |
| Battery Capacity | — | 100 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 641 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 270 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Auto 9-Speed ZF EP2 | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 199 km/h | 220 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 197 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,599 mm | 4,784 mm |
| Width | 2,173 mm | 1,938 mm |
| Height | 1,724 mm | 1,622 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,893 mm |
| Weight | 1,841 kg | 2,295 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 479 litres | 540 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 285/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Verde | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | — |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | — |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| 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) | — |
| 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 & Rear Curtain, Rear Side Airbags & Front Center Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats | Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Last Row | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear, 1 Wireless Charger |
| 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 |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 8.0" Touchscreen system with 190 watt, 10-speaker Land Rover Audio System | 10.9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 14-speaker Bose Sound System (710-watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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✓ | 160,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/80,000 free maintenance | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 440✓ | RM 455 |
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 Macan Electric FAQ
Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport or Porsche Macan Electric better?
For family use, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is easier to justify with seven seats and AWD. For performance and EV ownership, the Porsche Macan Electric is clearly stronger with 355 hp, 5.7-second acceleration and 641 km range.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Macan Electric costs RM33,774 more. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is priced at RM396,226, while the Porsche Macan Electric is RM430,000.
Which has more space?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has more seats, with seven against five. The Porsche Macan Electric has the larger boot at 540 litres versus 479 litres, plus a longer 2,893 mm wheelbase.