Land Rover Discovery Sport Dimensions
Explore the interior and exterior dimensions of the Land Rover Discovery Sport SUV to see if it meets your size requirements
Land Rover is known for some of the most iconic SUVs and off-roaders we’ve ever seen. And, with SUVs and crossovers more popular than ever, you might be curious about the most practical pick.
It’s no secret that the Land Rover Discovery Sport means business on tough terrain, but it’s actually not much bigger than a mid-sized SUV, making it very suitable for around town.
And since SUVs are all about being practical, let’s get straight into the Discovery Sport’s dimensions.
Land Rover Discovery Sport exterior dimensions
If you’re familiar with SUVs and crossovers, the Discovery Sport’s dimensions should make you feel right at home.
Discovery Sport length: 4,597mm
Discovery Sport width: 2,173mm
Discovery Sport width (mirrors folded): 2,069mm
Discovery Sport height: 1,727mm
Older models of the Discovery Sport are slightly smaller - roughly 100mm shorter in length and a couple of millimetres shorter in height. They’re all about the same width.
Is Discovery Sport bigger than Discovery?
The Discovery Sport is smaller than the Discovery (about 450mm shorter in length, 100mm less tall and 100mm less wide), although they do look very similar.
Is the Discovery Sport the biggest Land Rover?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is the company’s second-smallest model, sitting above the Range Rover Evoque.
Interior dimensions of the Land Rover Discovery Sport
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There’s enough interior space for adults to fit comfortably in the first two rows of seats, but the third row is best left for children if you go for a seven-seater.
For example, the 1,003mm and 984mm of headroom in the first two rows is better than the 875mm of headroom in the rear.
The width of the cabin, also known as shoulder room, is also considerably smaller in the back, at 1,197mm, compared with 1,455mm and 1,420mm in the front two rows.
Similarly, the 655mm of legroom falls short of the 993mm and 968mm you get in the front rows.
Does the Land Rover Discovery Sport offer configurable seating options?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport comes with either five or seven seats—not all cars have seven as standard.
You can slide the middle row seats to provide more legroom for the rearmost passengers or extra boot space.
For the most versatility, got for the seven-seater – you can fold both the second and third-row seats down if you need, and they create a flat load space unlike some rivals.
Land Rover Discovery Sport boot storage
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As you might expect, a five-seater Discovery Sport has a bit more boot storage than a seven-seater.
The five-seater has 897 litres of space, going up to 1,794 litres with the seats folded down.
That goes down to a very respectable 754 litres for the seven-seater, and 1,651 litres with all the seats folded down. With the third-row seats up, you still get 157 litres, which is as much as some city cars.
It’s worth mentioning that plug-in hybrid models have slightly less space to fit the bigger battery.
Are there any Discovery Sport accessories to enhance cargo space?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is an excellent family SUV because there are plenty of options to help you make the most of the interior space.
For example, in the cabin, you can buy a model with the optional heated and cooled armrest storage – ideal for picnics.
In the boot, you can get all-weather floor liners, a cage-like partition to separate the boot from the cabin, and a divider to separate the boot space into two.
For pet lovers, Land Rover will sell you a pet access ramp to make getting big dogs into the boot easier.
On the outside, you can of course fit roof bars for roof boxes, bike carriers, and even snowboard racks. The tow bar also comes in handy for plenty of other accessories.
Land Rover Discovery Sport off-road capabilities
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Being a Land Rover, you can expect the Discovery Sport to have some pretty impressive off-roading abilities. And all but some of the most basic models have all-wheel drive.
Discovery Sport ground clearance: 212mm
Discovery Sport wade depth: 600mm
Depending on the model year, the approach, break over and departure angle of a Discovery Sport can differ.
First generation (2014-2018)
Approach angle: 23 degrees
Breakover angle: 20 degrees
Departure angle: 31 degrees
Facelift (2019-)
Approach angle: 25 degrees
Breakover angle: 20.6
Departure angle: 30.2 degrees
The PHEV model, introduced as part of the facelift, has the same approach and departure angles as the regular car, but it has a lower 19.5-degree breakover angle.
What is a Land Rover Discovery Sport engine size?
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All petrol and diesel models use a fairly average 2.0-litre engine, which generally offers a good blend of performance and economy.
There are none of the 3.0-litre units you can get in some of Land Rover’s bigger cars.
The plug-in hybrid model uses a 1.5-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine combined with a 15.5kWh battery.
Land Rover Discovery Sport fuel tank capacity
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a fuel tank big enough for all of your adventures - both on the road and off it.
Diesel versions have a 65-litre tank, while the petrol cars have a slightly bigger 67-litre tank.
They may cost more to fill up than the average family hatchback, but you’d also expect them to last longer.
The plug-in hybrid version has a larger 57-litre tank, but if you plug it in regularly, it should last a long time.
It’s worth mentioning that pre-facelift cars sold before 2019 had 54- and 68.5-litre tanks for the diesel and petrol models respectively.
How do Discovery Sport dimensions compare to rivals?
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The Land Rover Discovery Sport is unique compared to similar-sized models because it offers the flexibility of five or seven seats.
For example, if you’re after something with similar dimensions, you could consider the Volvo XC60, Audi Q5, BMW X3 or Mercedes GLC.
If you’re after a seven-seater, the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe are worthy contenders, but they’re considerably longer – around 20cm, depending on the model and year.
The latest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the only model that comes near offering the same amount of off-road ability as the Discovery Sport, but it’s more expensive, substantially bigger, and doesn’t have seven seats.