2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2024 Lexus NX 350 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 Lexus NX 350

2024 Lexus
NX 350

MSRP*: $43,215 to $49,355
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MPG - City 19 MPG 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 55.6 ft3 46.9 ft3
Engine
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 275-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 246 hp 275 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 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 Lexus NX 350. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Lexus NX 350.

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 Lexus NX 350, 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 Lexus NX 350.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Discovery Sport is much wider than the Lexus NX 350, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lexus NX 350.

Handling
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a smaller turning radius than the Lexus NX 350, 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 Lexus NX 350 for pulling heavy loads. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a little less horsepower than the Lexus NX 350.

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 Lexus NX 350.

Utility
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers greater seating capacity than the Lexus NX 350, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Lexus NX 350.