2024 Ford
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2023 Land Rover
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| MPG - City | 18 - 21 MPG | 19 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 22 - 28 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 87.8 ft3 | 55.6 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 300 - 400 hp | 246 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 - 5,600 lbs | 4,409 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.8 in | 181.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.9 in | 75.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 43.0 in
Rear 39.0 in |
Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.7 in
Rear 40.5 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer than in the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
The Ford Explorer 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 Sport.
Convenience
The Ford Explorer requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, making it more convenient to drive.
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 Ford Explorer is somewhat more expensive than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Explorer is much wider than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Ford Explorer, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Performance
With the Ford Explorer, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
The Ford Explorer has a little more horsepower than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Explorer transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Explorer and the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
With the Ford Explorer, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.