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

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2025 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

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

MSRP*: $49,125 to $61,520
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MPG - City 19 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.0 ft3 46.2 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 All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 246 hp 275 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 180.9 in 192.5 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 37.6 - 39.5 in
Rear 28.5 - 38.6 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 RX 350. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Lexus RX 350.

Convenience
With the Lexus RX 350, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Land Rover Discovery Sport, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Land Rover Discovery Sport will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Lexus RX 350.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is about the same width as the Lexus RX 350. If you go with the Land Rover Discovery Sport, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Lexus RX 350.

Handling
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has the same turning radius as the Lexus RX 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 RX 350 for pulling heavy loads. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a little less horsepower than the Lexus RX 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 RX 350.

Utility
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers greater seating capacity than the Lexus RX 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 RX 350.