Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

Should you buy Land Rover Discovery Sport or Volkswagen Golf GTI? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Land Rover Discovery Sport price starts at Rs 67.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Dynamic SE (Petrol) and Volkswagen Golf GTI price starts Rs 53 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0 TSI (Petrol). Discovery Sport has 1999 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Golf GTI has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Discovery Sport has a mileage of - (Petrol top model) and the Golf GTI has a mileage of - (Petrol top model).

Discovery Sport Vs Golf GTI

Key Highlights	Land Rover Discovery Sport	Volkswagen Golf GTI
On Road Price	Rs.78,27,961^*	Rs.61,16,489^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1997	1984
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Land Rover Discovery Sport
Rs67.90 Lakh^*
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Rs53 Lakh^*
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Land Rover Discovery Sport
Dynamic SE
67.90 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
2.0 TSI
53 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Dynamic SE	2.0 TSI
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.78,27,961^*	Rs.61,16,489^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,48,992/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,16,413/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,91,061	Rs.2,33,600
User Rating	4.2 Based on 65 Reviews	4.5 Based on 5 Reviews
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Basic Information

Dynamic SE

2.0 TSI

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.78,27,961^*

Rs.61,16,489^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,48,992/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,16,413/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,91,061

Rs.2,33,600

User Rating

4.2

Based on 65 Reviews

4.5

Based on 5 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0L Ingenium Turbocharged I4 MHEV(Mild	2.0L TSI
Displacement (cc)	1997	1984
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	247bhp@5500rpm	261bhp@5250-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	365Nm@1300rpm	370Nm@1600-4500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	9-Speed	7-Speed DCT
Hybrid Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	-
Drive Type	AWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0L Ingenium Turbocharged I4 MHEV(Mild

2.0L TSI

Displacement (cc)

1997

1984

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

247bhp@5500rpm

261bhp@5250-6500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	70	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Power	Electrical
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.9	5.45
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
0-100kmph (Seconds)	8.1 s	-
Tyre Size	-	225/40 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	R19	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	R19	18
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1237
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Power

Electrical

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4597	4289
Width (mm)	2069	1789
Height (mm)	1727	1471
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	167	136
Wheel Base (mm)	2741	2627
Front Tread (mm)	-	1535
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1513
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1454
Grossweight (kg)	-	1950
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	559	380
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Integrated
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Voice Controlled Ambient Lighting	-	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	-	Scalepaper Plaid seats with red accents Leather-wrapped sports steering wheel with GTI clasp
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	Leather	-
Ambient Light Colour	-	30
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Santorini Black MetallicFuji White Solid/Black RoofEiger Grey Metallic/Black RoofFirenze Red Metallic/Black RoofVaresine Blue MetallicDiscovery Sport Colours	Oryx White Premium Mother Of Pearl BlackGrenadilla Black MetallicMoonstone Grey BlackKings Red Premium Metallic BlackGolf GTI Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	-	Illuminated VW logo (front) \| Illuminated trim between headlamps and rear lamps \| Lighting animation (wake-up & goodbye effect) \| Signature red styling line (grille) \| Red "GTI" badges (grille, doors, trunk lid) \| Red brake calipers \| IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights \| X-shaped honeycomb fog lights (5 LEDs) \| Body-coloured bumpers, air deflectors, and spoiler \| Illuminated door handle recesses \| R18 "Richmond" diamond-turned wheels \| 3D LED rear lamps with dynamic turn signals \| Black glossy spoiler fins on boot lid \| Twin chrome exhaust tailpipes \| Sound & heat-insulated laminated safety glass \| Dual-tone signature horn
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Powered	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Heated,Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	-	225/40 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Santorini Black MetallicFuji White Solid/Black RoofEiger Grey Metallic/Black RoofFirenze Red Metallic/Black RoofVaresine Blue MetallicDiscovery Sport Colours

Oryx White Premium Mother Of Pearl BlackGrenadilla Black MetallicMoonstone Grey BlackKings Red Premium Metallic BlackGolf GTI Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	All
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Speed Assist System

Traffic Sign Recognition

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	Yes
RSA	Yes	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Inbuilt APPs	-	implied by IDA & infotainment system
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Inbuilt Assistant

Live Weather

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	12.9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	7
Usb Ports	Yes	Type-C: 4
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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