2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs. 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review

Picture of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

2024 Jeep
Grand Cherokee L

MSRP*: $40,035 to $64,560
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Picture of the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2023 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $43,300 to $48,500
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 84.6 ft3 55.6 ft3
Engine
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 357-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 293 hp 246 hp
Towing Capacity 6,200 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 204.9 in 181.0 in
Exterior Width 77.9 in 75.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 39.9 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee L than in the Land Rover Discovery Sport. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L 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
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with 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). The Jeep Grand Cherokee L is somewhat more expensive than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Grand Cherokee L 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has the same turning radius as the Land Rover Discovery Sport, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is clearly the choice over the Land Rover Discovery Sport for pulling heavy loads. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L has a little more horsepower than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and the Land Rover Discovery Sport. With the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.