2024 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2024 Lexus RX 500h Review

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2024 Land Rover
Discovery

MSRP*: $59,900 to $79,300
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2024 Lexus
RX 500h

MSRP*: $62,750
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MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 24 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 74.3 ft3 46.2 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)
  • 366-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 296 - 355 hp 366 hp
Towing Capacity 5,952 - 8,200 lbs 3,494 lbs
Exterior Length 195.1 in 192.5 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 38.1 in
Rear 38.5 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 Lexus RX 500h, 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 Lexus RX 500h.

Convenience
The Land Rover Discovery requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Lexus RX 500h, making it more convenient to drive.

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 Land Rover Discovery is somewhat more expensive than the Lexus RX 500h.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Discovery is much wider than the Lexus RX 500h, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Land Rover Discovery takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lexus RX 500h.

Handling
The Land Rover Discovery has a larger turning radius than the Lexus RX 500h, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Discovery is clearly the choice over the Lexus RX 500h for pulling heavy loads. The Land Rover Discovery has a little less horsepower than the Lexus RX 500h.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Land Rover Discovery doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Lexus RX 500h.

Utility
The Land Rover Discovery offers greater seating capacity than the Lexus RX 500h, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Land Rover Discovery, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus RX 500h.