2024 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Review

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2024 Land Rover
Discovery

MSRP*: $59,900 to $79,300
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2024 Subaru
Crosstrek

MSRP*: $25,195 to $32,195
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MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 24 MPG 29 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 74.3 ft3 54.7 - 54.9 ft3
Engine
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 152-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 296 - 355 hp 152 - 182 hp
Towing Capacity 5,952 - 8,200 lbs 1,500 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 195.1 in 176.4 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 70.9 - 71.7 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 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 than in the Subaru Crosstrek. The Subaru Crosstrek 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.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Land Rover Discovery as you will with the Subaru Crosstrek, 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). The Land Rover Discovery will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Crosstrek, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Discovery is much wider than the Subaru Crosstrek, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Land Rover Discovery, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Subaru Crosstrek.

Handling
The Land Rover Discovery has a significantly larger turning radius than the Subaru Crosstrek, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Discovery is clearly the choice over the Subaru Crosstrek for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Discovery greatly out-muscles the Subaru Crosstrek.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Land Rover Discovery does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Crosstrek.

Utility
The Land Rover Discovery offers greater seating capacity than the Subaru Crosstrek, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Land Rover Discovery, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Subaru Crosstrek.