2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 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 Volkswagen ID.4

2023 Volkswagen
ID.4

MSRP*: $38,995 to $55,495
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MPG - City 19 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 55.6 ft3 64.2 ft3
Engine
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 295-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 246 hp 201 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs 2,200 - 2,700 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 180.5 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 72.9 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 40.6 - 41.1 in
Rear 37.9 - 38.4 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
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Volkswagen ID.4. The Volkswagen ID.4 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.

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 Volkswagen ID.4.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Discovery Sport is much wider than the Volkswagen ID.4, 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 Volkswagen ID.4.

Handling
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a significantly larger turning radius than the Volkswagen ID.4, making it much 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 Volkswagen ID.4 for pulling heavy loads. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen ID.4.

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 Volkswagen ID.4.

Utility
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers greater seating capacity than the Volkswagen ID.4, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has less cargo space than the Volkswagen ID.4, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.