2024 Acura MDX vs. 2023 Land Rover Discovery Review

Picture of the 2024 Acura MDX

2024 Acura
MDX

MSRP*: $50,150 to $73,800
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Picture of the 2023 Land Rover Discovery

2023 Land Rover
Discovery

MSRP*: $58,400 to $77,800
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MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 21 - 26 MPG 22 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 95.0 ft3 74.3 ft3
Engine
  • 290-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 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 All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 290 - 355 hp 296 - 355 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 5,952 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 198.4 in 195.1 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 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 Acura MDX offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Land Rover Discovery, with comparable head- and legroom. The Acura MDX offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Discovery, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
With the Land Rover Discovery, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Acura MDX, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Acura MDX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Land Rover Discovery.

Dimensions
The Acura MDX is about the same width as the Land Rover Discovery. When looking at overall length, the Acura MDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Land Rover Discovery.

Handling
The Acura MDX has the same turning radius as the Land Rover Discovery, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Discovery is clearly the choice over the Acura MDX for pulling heavy loads. The Acura MDX has a little less horsepower than the Land Rover Discovery.

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

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura MDX and the Land Rover Discovery. With the Acura MDX, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Land Rover Discovery.