2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2024 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder

2024 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,650 to $51,520
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MPG - City 19 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 55.6 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 284-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 246 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 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 Nissan Pathfinder. The Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder, 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 Nissan Pathfinder.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Discovery Sport is much slimmer than the Nissan Pathfinder, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. 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 Nissan Pathfinder.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is clearly the choice over the Nissan Pathfinder for pulling heavy loads. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Land Rover Discovery Sport transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Nissan Pathfinder.

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 Nissan Pathfinder. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Pathfinder.