Land Rover Discovery vs. Land Rover Discovery Sport
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Land Rover Discovery and Land Rover Discovery Sport contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Land Rover Discovery and the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
When we compare the Land Rover Discovery's and the Land Rover Discovery Sport's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Discovery has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Land Rover Discovery Sport 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 resale value. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Discovery's and the Land Rover Discovery Sport's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Discovery is a better car than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Pricing: A used 2024 Land Rover Discovery ranges from $66,626 to $87,992 while a used 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport is priced between $51,618 to $61,857. For a new model, the Land Rover Discovery's price is between $65,476 and $87,475, with the Land Rover Discovery Sport priced between $51,854 and $60,755.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Land Rover Discovery loses 54.3 percent of its value and the Land Rover Discovery Sport loses 50.7 percent of its value. This means the Land Rover Discovery Sport retains 3.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Land Rover Discovery.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Land Rover Discovery is 7.5 out of 10 while the Land Rover Discovery Sport's quality rating is 6.8 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Land Rover Discovery is 7.9 out of 10. For the Land Rover Discovery Sport the reliability rating is 6.3 out of 10. This gives the Land Rover Discovery an advantage in reliability compared to the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Land Rover Discovery’s base engine makes 296 horsepower, and the Land Rover Discovery Sport base engine makes 246 horsepower. The Discovery is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 571 miles. The Discovery Sport is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 407 miles. This gives the Land Rover Discovery the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Land Rover Discovery Sport. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Land Rover Discovery and Land Rover Discovery Sport are comparable in regards to front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$65,476 - $87,475
Starting MSRP:
$59,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$51,854 - $60,755
Starting MSRP:
$48,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$50,139
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$22,400 - $79,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$75,765
Price Range:
$66,626 - $87,992
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
282
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
8,740
# Good or Great Deals:
118
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$55,950
Price Range:
$51,618 - $61,857
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$57,314
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$27,806 - $84,530
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
394
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7,180
# Good or Great Deals:
223
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$33,449
Depreciation %:
55.8%
Resale Value $:
$26,451
Residual Value %:
44.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$25,528
Depreciation %:
52.2%
Resale Value $:
$23,372
Residual Value %:
47.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
50.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
40.4% - 56.6%
Land Rover Discovery Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Land Rover Discovery Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.8 / 10
Reliability:
6.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Discovery
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Discovery Sport
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
10.7 - 13.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 26.1
Land Rover Discovery Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 27Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 29Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
43 out of / 64Ranking
54 out of / 68Ranking
65 out of / 68Land Rover Discovery Sport Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
23 out of / 64Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
26 out of / 68Ranking
30 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Ranking
53 out of / 68Ranking
57 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Land Rover Discovery Trim Levels
P300 Dynamic SE, P300 S, P360 Dynamic SE, P360 Metropolitan
Land Rover Discovery Sport Trim Levels
P250 S, P250 SE-Dynamic
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
296 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
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 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
452 / 571 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Cargo Space:
9.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 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:
32.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4845 lbs
Width:
87.4 inches
Height:
74.3 inches
Length:
195.1 inches
Wheelbase:
115.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
11.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4035 lbs
Width:
85.6 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
181 inches
Wheelbase:
107.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Lantau Bronze Metallic
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Varesine Blue Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Charente Grey Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic
Silver
Hakuba Silver Metallic / Silicon Silver Metallic
White
Fuji White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Varesine Blue Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic
Silver
Hakuba Silver Metallic / Silicon Silver Metallic
White
Fuji White / Ostuni Pearl White Metallic
Red
Firenze Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
White
Light Oyster
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
White
Light Oyster / Light Oyster/Ebony with Light Oyster Stitching
Brown
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