2025 Honda Pilot vs. 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Pilot

2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $40,200 to $54,580
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2024 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $48,900 to $53,100
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 60.0 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-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 285 hp 246 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 181.0 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 75.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 in
Front 40.2 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Pilot than in the Land Rover Discovery Sport. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda Pilot and the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Convenience
The Honda Pilot 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda Pilot will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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

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

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Honda Pilot and the Land Rover Discovery Sport are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Honda Pilot offers greater seating capacity than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Honda Pilot, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.