2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Review

Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2024 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $48,900 to $53,100
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Picture of the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus

2024 Lincoln
Nautilus

MSRP*: $50,415 to $74,350
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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 68.8 - 71.3 ft3
Engine
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 246 hp 250 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs 1,750 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 193.2 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 79.8 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 43.5 in
Rear 43.1 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 39.1 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.8 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 backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lincoln Nautilus than in the Land Rover Discovery Sport, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Lincoln Nautilus will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Convenience
With the Lincoln Nautilus, 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 Lincoln Nautilus.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Discovery Sport is much slimmer than the Lincoln Nautilus, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. 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 Lincoln Nautilus.

Handling
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a larger turning radius than the Lincoln Nautilus, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

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

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

Utility
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers greater seating capacity than the Lincoln Nautilus, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has less cargo space than the Lincoln Nautilus, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.