2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2025 Toyota Highlander Review

Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2025 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $48,900 to $53,100
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2025 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $39,820 to $52,225
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MPG - City 19 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 60.0 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 246 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 180.9 in 194.9 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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 Toyota Highlander. The Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander, 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). The Land Rover Discovery Sport is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Highlander.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a little narrower than the Toyota Highlander, 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 Highlander.

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

Performance
With the Toyota Highlander, 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 Highlander.

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 Highlander.

Utility
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has less seating than the Toyota Highlander, making the Toyota Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Highlander.