2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2024 Nissan ARIYA Review

Picture of the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2023 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $43,300 to $48,500
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan ARIYA

2024 Nissan
ARIYA

MSRP*: $39,590 to $54,190
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MPG - City 19 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 55.6 ft3 59.7 ft3
Engine
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 214-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 238-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 335-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 389-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 246 hp 214 - 389 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 182.9 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 37.9 - 39.6 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.3 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
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA 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). Whether you pick the Land Rover Discovery Sport or the Nissan ARIYA, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is about the same width as the Nissan ARIYA. When looking at overall length, the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan ARIYA.

Handling
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a larger turning radius than the Nissan ARIYA, 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 Nissan ARIYA for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Discovery Sport has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan ARIYA.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Land Rover Discovery Sport does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Nissan ARIYA.

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