2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV 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 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV

2025 Mazda
CX-90 PHEV

MSRP*: $49,945 to $57,950
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MPG - City 19 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 60.0 ft3 74.2 ft3
Engine
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 323-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 246 hp 323 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 201.6 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 39.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.4 - 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Land Rover Discovery Sport than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV. The Mazda CX-90 PHEV 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.

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 Mazda CX-90 PHEV.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Discovery Sport is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, 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 Mazda CX-90 PHEV.

Handling
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-90 PHEV for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Discovery Sport has a lot less horsepower than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.

Powertrain
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers greater seating capacity than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.