2024 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2024 Land Rover Discovery Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport

2024 Ford
Bronco Sport

MSRP*: $29,795 to $38,390
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Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Discovery

2024 Land Rover
Discovery

MSRP*: $59,900 to $79,300
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MPG - City 21 - 25 MPG 17 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 60.6 - 65.2 ft3 74.3 ft3
Engine
  • 181-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 181 - 250 hp 296 - 355 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 2,200 lbs 5,952 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 172.7 in 195.1 in
Exterior Width 74.3 in 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 36.9 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 39.0 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Bronco Sport than in the Land Rover Discovery. The Ford Bronco Sport will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Discovery.

Convenience
With the Land Rover Discovery, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Ford Bronco Sport, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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). Clearly, the Ford Bronco Sport is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Discovery, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Bronco Sport is much slimmer than the Land Rover Discovery, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Ford Bronco Sport, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Land Rover Discovery.

Handling
The Ford Bronco Sport has a smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Discovery, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Discovery is clearly the choice over the Ford Bronco Sport for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Bronco Sport has a lot less horsepower than the Land Rover Discovery.

Powertrain
The Ford Bronco Sport has much lower torque than the Land Rover Discovery, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Ford Bronco Sport has less seating than the Land Rover Discovery, making the Land Rover Discovery the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Ford Bronco Sport has less cargo space than the Land Rover Discovery, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.