2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review

Picture of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid

2023 Hyundai
Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP*: $42,410 to $47,670
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2023 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $43,300 to $48,500
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MPG - City Info not available 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 72.1 ft3 55.6 ft3
Engine
  • 261-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 261 hp 246 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 188.4 in 181.0 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 75.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.1 in
Rear 39.5 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid than in the Land Rover Discovery Sport. The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid 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.

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 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid 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 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, which is slightly longer than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid 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 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid has a little more horsepower than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid has much lower torque than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid 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. With the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.