2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2020 Land Rover Discovery
When we compare the 2020 Ford Explorer's and the 2020 Land Rover Discovery's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford Explorer has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2020 Land Rover Discovery has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Ford Explorer's and the 2020 Land Rover Discovery's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford Explorer is a better car than the 2020 Land Rover Discovery.
2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2020 Land Rover Discovery Pricing
A used 2020 Ford Explorer ranges from $26,372 to $42,997 while a used 2020 Land Rover Discovery is priced between $26,493 to $50,911.
2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2020 Land Rover Discovery Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Ford Explorer loses 46.2 percent of its value and the 2020 Land Rover Discovery loses 50.7 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Ford Explorer retains 4.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Land Rover Discovery.
2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2020 Land Rover Discovery Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Explorer is 8.2 out of 10 while the Land Rover Discovery's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Ford Explorer being ranked 6 out of 21 Best 7-Seater SUVs and the Land Rover Discovery being ranked 11 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs.
2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2020 Land Rover Discovery Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Explorer is 8.6 out of 10. For the Land Rover Discovery the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Ford Explorer a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Land Rover Discovery.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2020 Ford Explorer’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the 2020 Land Rover Discovery base engine makes 340 horsepower. The Explorer is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 538 miles. The Discovery is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. This gives the 2020 Ford Explorer the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Land Rover Discovery. The Explorer uses regular unleaded, and the Discovery uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2020 Ford Explorer has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$26,372 - $42,997
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
46.2%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$26,493 - $50,911
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
50.7%
Ford Explorer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Land Rover Discovery Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Ford Explorer Rankings
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48 out of / 62Land Rover Discovery Rankings
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53 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
2020 Ford Explorer Trim Levels
Base, Limited, Platinum, Police Interceptor Utility, ST, XLT
2020 Land Rover Discovery Trim Levels
HSE, HSE Luxury, HSE Luxury Td6, HSE Td6, Landmark Edition, SE, SE Td6
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
340 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
403 / 538 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 21 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
376 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.9 inches
Cargo Space:
18.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
87.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
170.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
39 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Cargo Space:
41.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
83.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4345 lbs
Width:
89.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
198.8 inches
Wheelbase:
119.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4735 lbs
Width:
87.4 inches
Height:
73 inches
Length:
195.1 inches
Wheelbase:
115 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/60R19
