2024 Cadillac XT5 vs. 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review

Picture of the 2024 Cadillac XT5

2024 Cadillac
XT5

MSRP*: $43,895 to $56,795
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Picture of the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2023 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $43,300 to $48,500
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.0 ft3 55.6 ft3
Engine
  • 235-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 235 - 310 hp 246 hp
Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 189.6 in 181.0 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 75.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 37.9 - 39.7 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 39.5 in
Rear 38.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Cadillac XT5 than the Land Rover Discovery Sport. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Cadillac XT5 and the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Cadillac XT5, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Cadillac XT5 is somewhat more expensive than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Dimensions
The Cadillac XT5 is about the same width as the Land Rover Discovery Sport. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Cadillac XT5, which is slightly longer than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is clearly the choice over the Cadillac XT5 for pulling heavy loads. The Cadillac XT5 has a little less horsepower than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac XT5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Utility
The Cadillac XT5 has less seating than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, making the Land Rover Discovery Sport the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Cadillac XT5 has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.