2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2025 Lexus NX 350 Review

Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2025 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $48,900 to $53,100
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2025 Lexus
NX 350

MSRP*: $44,725 to $50,790
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MPG - City 19 MPG 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.0 ft3 46.9 ft3
Engine
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 275-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 246 hp 275 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 180.9 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Land Rover Discovery Sport than in the Lexus NX 350. The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Lexus NX 350, 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 Land Rover Discovery Sport as you will with the Lexus NX 350, 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). The Land Rover Discovery Sport is somewhat more expensive than the Lexus NX 350.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Discovery Sport is much wider than the Lexus NX 350, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lexus NX 350.

Handling
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has the same turning radius as the Lexus NX 350, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is clearly the choice over the Lexus NX 350 for pulling heavy loads. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a little less horsepower than the Lexus NX 350.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Land Rover Discovery Sport doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Lexus NX 350.

Utility
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers greater seating capacity than the Lexus NX 350, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Land Rover Discovery Sport, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus NX 350.