2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2024 Toyota 4Runner Review

Picture of the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2023 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $43,300 to $48,500
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2024 Toyota
4Runner

MSRP*: $40,705 to $55,170
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MPG - City 19 MPG 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 55.6 ft3 88.8 - 89.7 ft3
Engine
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 270-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 246 hp 270 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 190.2 - 191.3 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 75.8 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 32.9 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 38.6 - 39.3 in
Rear 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 Toyota 4Runner. The Toyota 4Runner 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
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 Toyota 4Runner, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Land Rover Discovery Sport will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota 4Runner.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a little narrower than the Toyota 4Runner, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. 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 Toyota 4Runner.

Handling
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a larger turning radius than the Toyota 4Runner, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Toyota 4Runner, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Land Rover Discovery Sport. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a little less horsepower than the Toyota 4Runner.

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 Toyota 4Runner.

Utility
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers greater seating capacity than the Toyota 4Runner, 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 Toyota 4Runner.