2026 Genesis GV70 vs. 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review

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2026 Genesis
GV70

MSRP*: $47,895 to $70,095
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2025 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $48,900 to $53,100
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 56.9 ft3 60.0 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.5-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 300 - 375 hp 246 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 185.6 in 180.9 in
Exterior Width 75.2 in 75.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.1 in
Front 40.2 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Genesis GV70 than the Land Rover Discovery Sport. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Genesis GV70 and the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Convenience
The Genesis GV70 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, 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 Genesis GV70 is somewhat more expensive than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Dimensions
The Genesis GV70 is about the same width as the Land Rover Discovery Sport. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Genesis GV70, which is slightly longer than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Handling
The Genesis GV70 has a smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is clearly the choice over the Genesis GV70 for pulling heavy loads. The Genesis GV70 has a little more horsepower than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Genesis GV70 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Utility
The Genesis GV70 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. The Genesis GV70 has less cargo space than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.