2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 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 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

2023 Toyota
Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $40,620 to $53,025
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MPG - City 19 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 55.6 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 243-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 246 hp 243 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 194.9 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 39.5 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 Hybrid. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid 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 Hybrid, 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 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

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

Handling
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 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 Toyota Highlander Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

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 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.