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Ford Explorer vs. Land Rover Discovery Sport

When comparing the Ford Explorer to the Land Rover Discovery Sport, the Ford Explorer has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Explorer versus the Land Rover Discovery Sport, the Ford Explorer is a better car than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Ford Explorer versus Land Rover Discovery Sport Pricing

A used 2023 Ford Explorer ranges from $38,934 to $62,485 while a used 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport is priced between $48,050 to $58,110. For a new model, the Ford Explorer's price is between $41,634 and $62,024, with the Land Rover Discovery Sport priced between $48,803 and $58,854.

Ford Explorer versus Land Rover Discovery Sport Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Explorer is 8.5 out of 10 while the Land Rover Discovery Sport's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10. This results in the Ford Explorer being ranked 5 out of 25 Best Midsize SUVs and the Land Rover Discovery Sport being ranked 14 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Ford Explorer’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Land Rover Discovery Sport base engine makes 246 horsepower. The Explorer is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 501 miles. The Discovery Sport is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 407 miles. The Explorer uses regular unleaded, and the Discovery Sport uses premium unleaded.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance and payload capacity than the Ford Explorer.

Safety Ratings Comparison

The Ford Explorer has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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2023 Ford Explorer

2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$41,634 - $62,024

Used Asking Price:

$38,934 - $62,485

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

46.2%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$48,803 - $58,854

Used Asking Price:

$48,050 - $58,110

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

47.5%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.4 / 10

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.2 / 10

Reliability:

6.3 / 10

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Rankings

4 / 25
5 / 31
5 / 25
5 / 15
6 / 61
6 / 25
7 / 61
7 / 61
7 / 31
7 / 28
7 / 25
7 / 21
9 / 31

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

9 / 25
13 / 31

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

15 / 31

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

41 / 61
43 / 61

iSeeCars Rankings

Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs

9 / 29

Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 29
14 / 29

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

24 / 67

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

27 / 67
33 / 67

Summary Review

The Ford Explorer is one of the defining vehicles of its segment. This three-row SUV is big, tough, and versatile. Ford redesigned its Explorer for 2020, switching it back to a rear-wheel-drive-based vehicle with a more rugged foundation.

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Summary Review

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

  • Passenger Space
  • Advanced 4X4 all-wheel-drive system available
  • Class-leading engines on many trims, including a hybrid

  • Older models lack some basic advanced safety systems common for their model years
  • No 8-passenger seating option for 2021

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Flex Fuel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

Base, King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, Police Interceptor Utility, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT

Trim Levels

P250 S, P250 S R-Dynamic, P250 SE, P250 SE R-Dynamic

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:

246 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

269 foot-lbs @ 1400 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.061 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):

376 / 501 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

19 / 23 / 20

Range (city/hwy):

336 / 407 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

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:

87.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

170.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

39.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Cargo Space:

23.2 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

55.6 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:

4035 lbs

Width:

85.6 inches

Height:

68 inches

Length:

181 inches

Wheelbase:

107.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum

Tire Size:

255/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

235/60R18