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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Mini Countryman

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Land Rover Discovery Sport
Mini Countryman

Land Rover

Discovery Sport

From ₹63.37 Lakh

Full Discovery Sport page Change

Mini

Countryman

From ₹47.5 Lakh

Full Countryman page Change
Land Rover Discovery SportDiscovery Sport Dynamic SE Petrol · ₹63.37 Lakh
Mini CountrymanCountryman C · ₹47.5 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Discovery Sport: ₹63.37 Lakh Countryman: ₹47.5 Lakh (ahead) Countryman ₹15.87 lakh cheaper
Safety Discovery Sport: 5 stars Countryman: 5 stars Euro NCAP
Mileage Discovery Sport: Not published Countryman: 15.92 kmpl Claimed
Power Discovery Sport: 247 hp (ahead) Countryman: 156 PS Torque 365 vs 240 Nm
Boot Discovery Sport: 559 litres (ahead) Countryman: 505 litres Length 4,597 vs 4,433 mm
Versions Discovery Sport: 2 Countryman: 2 Only Discovery Sport: diesel, automatic

Pick the Discovery Sport for more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the Countryman for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹63.37 Lakh
₹47.5 Lakh
On-road in
₹70.22 Lakh
₹52.76 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,17,978 a month
₹88,648 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
247 hp
156 PS
Torque
365 Nm
240 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
Not published
15.92 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Compact luxury SUV, 5+2 seating
Compact Luxury Crossover SUV
Seating Capacity
7 (5+2 configuration)
5 Seats
Fuel Type
Petrol or Diesel
Not listed

Engine & Performance

Petrol Engine
2.0L Ingenium turbo-petrol, 4 cylinders, 1997 cc
Not listed
Diesel Engine
2.0L Ingenium turbo-diesel, 4 cylinders, 1999 cc
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol
Displacement
Not listed
1,499 cc (Countryman C, 3-cyl) / 1,998 cc (Countryman JCW All4, 4-cyl)
Engine Config
Not listed
1.5L TwinPower Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol (Countryman C) / 2.0L TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinder Petrol (Countryman JCW All4)
Drivetrain
Not listed
FWD (Countryman C) / ALL4 Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (Countryman JCW All4)
0-100 km/h
Not listed
9.0 sec (Countryman C) / 5.4 sec (Countryman JCW All4)
Top Speed
Not listed
212 km/h (Countryman C) / 250 km/h (Countryman JCW All4)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
9-Speed Torque Converter Automatic
7-Speed Steptronic Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission with Steering Shift Paddles
Drivetrain
AWD (both engines)
Not listed
Gears
Not listed
7
Paddles
Not listed
Yes
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Passive Anti-Roll Bar
Single-Joint Spring Strut Front Suspension with Adaptive Frequency-Selective Dampers (-15 mm lower on JCW All4)
Rear Suspension
Integral Multi-link with Passive Anti-Roll Bar
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar
Front Brakes
349 mm ventilated discs
Ventilated Disc Brakes (350 mm with 4-Piston Calipers in Chili Red on JCW All4)
Wheel Size
19-inch alloy wheels, 235/60 R19 tyres
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Solid Disc Brakes (330 mm)
Wheel Type
Not listed
19-inch (Countryman C) / 20-inch JCW Flag Spoke 2-Tone Alloy Wheels (JCW All4)
Tyre Size
Not listed
245/40 R20 Tubeless Radial (JCW All4)
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Tyre Repair Kit with 12V Air Compressor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,597 mm
4,433 mm
Width
2,069 mm
1,843 mm
Height
1,727 mm
1,656 mm
Wheelbase
2,741 mm
2,692 mm
Ground Clearance
167 mm
180 mm
Boot Space
559 Litres (behind second row); 157 Litres reported behind third row when in 7-seat mode
505 Litres (expandable to 1,530 L with 40:20:40 flat-folding rear seats)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,605 kg - 1,660 kg
Fuel Tank
Not listed
54 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.8 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
7 (front, side head, side chest)
6 Airbags Standard (Dual front, side thorax, full-length curtain airbags)
Other Safety
ABS with EBD, Dynamic Stability Control, Traction Control, Hill Hold Assist, Electronic Parking Brake, TPMS, rear ISOFIX mounts, digital inside rearview mirror, 360-degree surround view camera, front and rear parking sensors
Not listed
NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 32.2/38, child occupant 43.7/49.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2024). Adult occupant 33.4/40, child occupant 43/49.
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Dynamic Stability Control DSC, ALL4 Electronic Traction Control on JCW All4, Cornering Brake Control, Hill Descent Control)
ADAS
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS (Driving Assistant Plus with Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering & Lane Control Assistant, Blind Spot Monitor, Exit Warning)
Camera
Not listed
Parking Assistant Plus with 360-Degree Surround View HD Camera, Reversing Assistant & Ultrasonic Sensors
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual readout)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Size
11.4-inch curved Pivi Pro touchscreen
Not listed
Connectivity
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Not listed
Sound System
Meridian sound system
Not listed
Driver Seat
12-way powered with memory function
Not listed
Passenger Seat
10-way powered with 2-way manual headrests
Not listed
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not listed
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not listed
Touchscreen
Not listed
9.4-inch (240 mm) Round Circular OLED Touchscreen Center Display with MINI Operating System 9 & In-Car Gaming (AirConsole)
Digital Cluster
Not listed
Head-Up Display (HUD) + 9.4-inch Round OLED Display with Selectable MINI Experience Modes (Go-Kart, Trail, Vivid, Timeless)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
MINI Connected Suite with Digital Key Plus, Remote 3D View, SOTA Software Updates
Audio System
Not listed
Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Sound System (365W Amplifier with Surround Sound)
Sunroof
Not listed
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Roller Blind
Seat Features
Not listed
JCW Sports Seats in Vescin / Recycled Knitted Textile with Memory, Heating & Massage Function (JCW All4) + Sliding/Reclining 2nd Row Seats (130 mm slide)
Climate Control
Not listed
2-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Quality Sensor & PM2.5 Active Filter
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Floating Console Tray)

Lighting & Exterior

Sunroof/Roof
Panoramic glass roof
Not listed
Headlights
Automatic
Octagonal Full LED Headlamps with Customizable Signature Daytime Running Light (DRL) Modes
Tailgate
Powered
Not listed
Tail Lights
Not listed
Vertical Full LED Tail Lamps with Selectable Light Signatures including Union Jack Graphic
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Front Bumper JCW Aerodynamic Air Inlets, Quad Chrome/Black Exhaust Tailpipes (JCW All4), Contrast Roof & Roof Rails

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
Eiger Grey, Firenze Red, Fuji White, Santorini Black, Varesine Blue
Not listed
Standard Warranty
Not listed
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹63.37 Lakh
₹47.5 Lakh – ₹66.15 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
10 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

Discovery Sport Dynamic SE Petrol₹63.37 Lakh Countryman JCW All4₹66.15 Lakh Countryman ₹2.78 lakh more

Only the Discovery Sport sells a diesel, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹63.37 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Discovery Sport Discovery Sport Dynamic SE Petrol against Countryman Countryman C

CityDiscovery SportCountrymanGap
Mumbai₹72.12 Lakh₹54.19 LakhCountryman ₹17.93 lakh less
Pune₹72.12 Lakh₹54.19 LakhCountryman ₹17.93 lakh less
New Delhi₹70.22 Lakh₹52.76 LakhCountryman ₹17.46 lakh less
Bengaluru₹75.35 Lakh₹56.63 LakhCountryman ₹18.73 lakh less
Chennai₹76.63 Lakh₹57.59 LakhCountryman ₹19.04 lakh less
Hyderabad₹77.29 Lakh₹57.62 LakhCountryman ₹19.68 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹67.68 Lakh₹50.86 LakhCountryman ₹16.82 lakh less
Kolkata₹70.22 Lakh₹52.76 LakhCountryman ₹17.46 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Discovery Sport or the Countryman?

The Countryman, by ₹15.87 lakh on the versions compared here: Discovery Sport Discovery Sport Dynamic SE Petrol at ₹63.37 Lakh against Countryman Countryman C at ₹47.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹70.22 Lakh against ₹52.76 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The Discovery Sport: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The Countryman: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2024. The Discovery Sport has 7 airbags and the Countryman 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Discovery Sport Discovery Sport Dynamic SE Petrol makes 247 hp and 365 Nm and the Countryman Countryman C makes 156 PS and 240 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Discovery Sport is 164 mm longer. Boot space is 559 litres in the Discovery Sport and 505 litres in the Countryman.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,17,978 a month for the Discovery Sport and ₹88,648 for the Countryman, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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