2024 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review

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2024 Hyundai
Tucson Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP*: $38,725 to $45,450
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2024 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $48,900 to $53,100
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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 71.8 ft3 60.0 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 182.3 in 181.0 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 75.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 39.5 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.7 - 39.5 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 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid than in the Land Rover Discovery Sport. The Hyundai Tucson 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). Clearly, the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Discovery Sport, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid is much slimmer than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Handling
The Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has the same turning radius as the Land Rover Discovery Sport, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

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

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Utility
The Hyundai Tucson 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. The Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.