2025 Jeep Compass vs. 2024 Land Rover Discovery Review

Picture of the 2025 Jeep Compass

2025 Jeep
Compass

MSRP*: $25,900 to $32,395
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2024 Land Rover
Discovery

MSRP*: $59,900 to $79,300
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MPG - City 24 MPG 17 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 59.8 ft3 74.3 ft3
Engine
  • 200-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 200 hp 296 - 355 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 5,952 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 173.4 in 195.1 in
Exterior Width 73.8 in 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 39.2 in
Rear 38.5 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
The Jeep Compass offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Land Rover Discovery, with comparable head- and legroom. The Jeep Compass 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 Jeep Compass, 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 Jeep Compass is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Discovery, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Compass 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 Jeep Compass, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Land Rover Discovery.

Handling
The Jeep Compass has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Discovery, allowing you to much 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 Jeep Compass for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Jeep Compass has a lot less horsepower than the Land Rover Discovery.

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

Utility
The Jeep Compass has less seating than the Land Rover Discovery, making the Land Rover Discovery the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Jeep Compass has significantly less cargo capacity than the Land Rover Discovery.