2024 Ford Edge vs. 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Edge

2024 Ford
Edge

MSRP*: $38,465 to $47,205
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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 19 - 21 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 73.4 ft3 55.6 ft3
Engine
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 335-hp, 2.7-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 250 - 335 hp 246 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,500 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 188.8 in 181.0 in
Exterior Width 75.9 in 75.0 in
Leg Room Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.6 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 40.3 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 Ford Edge than in the Land Rover Discovery Sport. The Ford Edge 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 Ford Edge, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Ford Edge will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Dimensions
The Ford Edge is a little wider than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Ford Edge, which is slightly longer than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is clearly the choice over the Ford Edge for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Ford Edge and the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Ford Edge and the Land Rover Discovery Sport are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Ford Edge has less seating than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, making the Land Rover Discovery Sport the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. With the Ford Edge, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.