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Jeep Wrangler vs. Land Rover Discovery Sport

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

Jeep Wrangler versus Land Rover Discovery Sport Pricing

A used 2023 Jeep Wrangler ranges from $35,002 to $58,438 while a used 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport is priced between $48,050 to $58,110. For a new model, the Jeep Wrangler's price is between $35,288 and $55,990, with the Land Rover Discovery Sport priced between $48,803 and $58,854.

Jeep Wrangler versus Land Rover Discovery Sport Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Wrangler is 9.2 out of 10 while the Land Rover Discovery Sport's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10. This results in the Jeep Wrangler being ranked 1 out of 24 Best Small 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 Jeep Wrangler’s base engine makes 285 horsepower, and the Land Rover Discovery Sport base engine makes 246 horsepower. The Wrangler is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 438 miles. The Discovery Sport is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 407 miles. The Wrangler uses regular unleaded, and the Discovery Sport uses premium unleaded.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Jeep Wrangler has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage of offering higher payload capacity.

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2023 Jeep Wrangler

2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$35,288 - $55,990

Used Asking Price:

$35,002 - $58,438

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

8.9%

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:

9.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

9.8 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.2 / 10

Reliability:

6.3 / 10

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Rankings

1 / 24

Most Reliable Small SUVs

1 / 24

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 24
1 / 14
20 / 24

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 Jeep Wrangler is a compact SUV with off-road prowess few vehicles can match. The current Wrangler was redesigned for the 2018 model year, with new models costing an average of $41,959 and 3-year-old models averaging $34,489.

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Summary Review

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

  • Exceptional off-road capability
  • Intuitive infotainment system
  • Powerful engine options

  • Pricing climbs quickly with higher trims and options
  • Fuel economy isn’t great
  • Lots of road and wind noise

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

Freedom, Rubicon, Sport, Sport S, Willys, Willys Sport

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):

Not yet available

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:

285 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm

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

0.072 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:

3.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X4

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

17 / 25 / 20

Range (city/hwy):

298 / 438 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:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

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:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

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:

42.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

41.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.7 inches

Cargo Space:

31.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

72.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

150.4 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:

3948 lbs

Width:

73.9 inches

Height:

73.6 inches

Length:

166.8 inches

Wheelbase:

96.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

9.7 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:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted steel

Tire Size:

P245/75R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

235/60R18