2025 Kia Telluride vs. 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Telluride

2025 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,390 to $53,685
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Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2025 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $48,900 to $53,100
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MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 87.0 ft3 60.0 ft3
Engine
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 291 hp 246 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 - 5,500 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 196.9 in 180.9 in
Exterior Width 78.3 in 75.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Telluride than in the Land Rover Discovery Sport. The Kia Telluride offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Telluride as you will with the Land Rover Discovery Sport, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Kia Telluride will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Telluride is much wider than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Kia Telluride, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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

Performance
With the Kia Telluride, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Land Rover Discovery Sport. The Kia Telluride has a little more horsepower than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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

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