2024 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Review

Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Discovery

2024 Land Rover
Discovery

MSRP*: $59,900 to $79,300
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Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Sport

MSRP*: $83,600 to $180,300
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MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG 16 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 24 MPG 22 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 74.3 ft3 83.5 ft3
Engine
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 542-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 543-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 626-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 296 - 355 hp 355 - 626 hp
Towing Capacity 5,952 - 8,200 lbs 6,614 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 195.1 in 194.7 - 198.9 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 80.6 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 39.9 - 40.3 in
Rear 37.8 - 40.4 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 38.8 - 39.3 in
Rear 39.0 - 39.2 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 Land Rover Discovery offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Land Rover Discovery and the Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Discovery is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, when considering MSRP.

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

Performance
With the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Land Rover Discovery. When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Discovery has a lot less horsepower than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

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

Utility
The Land Rover Discovery offers greater seating capacity than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.