Land Rover Discovery vs. Toyota Land Cruiser
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Land Rover Discovery and Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser.
In comparing the Land Rover Discovery's and the Toyota Land Cruiser's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Discovery has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Toyota Land Cruiser has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Discovery's and the Toyota Land Cruiser's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Land Cruiser is a better car than the Land Rover Discovery.
Pricing: A used 2021 Land Rover Discovery ranges from $37,562 to $54,497 while a used 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is priced between $71,720 to $92,486.
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 Toyota Land Cruiser loses 36.2 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Land Cruiser retains 18.1 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 Toyota Land Cruiser's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10. This results in the Land Rover Discovery being ranked 11 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Toyota Land Cruiser being ranked 1 out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Land Rover Discovery is 7.9 out of 10. For the Toyota Land Cruiser the reliability rating is 9.9 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Land Cruiser an advantage in reliability compared to the Land Rover Discovery.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Land Rover Discovery’s base engine makes 296 horsepower, and the Toyota Land Cruiser base engine makes 381 horsepower. The Discovery is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 524 miles. The Land Cruiser is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 418 miles. This gives the Land Rover Discovery the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Land Cruiser. The Discovery uses premium unleaded, and the Land Cruiser uses regular unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$53,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$64,309
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$42,500 - $108,600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$85,665
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$54,102
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$44,000 - $85,665
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$45,616
Price Range:
$37,562 - $54,497
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$52,943
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$35,666 - $80,883
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
38
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
38,636
# Good or Great Deals:
28
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$82,812
Price Range:
$71,720 - $92,486
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$53,520
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$32,507 - $82,812
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
46,204
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Land Rover Discovery Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Land Cruiser Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Discovery
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.9 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Land Cruiser
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
7.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
6.7 - 10.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
88.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1 - 38.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
5.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.6 - 14.6
Land Rover Discovery Rankings
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14 out of / 68Ranking
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23 out of / 29Ranking
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27 out of / 29Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
41 out of / 59Ranking
48 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 68Toyota Land Cruiser Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 39Ranking
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36 out of / 39Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Land Rover Discovery Trim Levels
P300 S, P300 S R-Dynamic, P360 HSE R-Dynamic, P360 S R-Dynamic
Toyota Land Cruiser Trim Levels
Base, Heritage Edition
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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:
381 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
401 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8100 lbs
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 / 22 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
452 / 524 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
320 / 418 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
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
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
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
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Standard
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:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
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:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
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:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
82.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4865 lbs
Width:
87.4 inches
Height:
73 inches
Length:
195.1 inches
Wheelbase:
115.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
11.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5815 lbs
Width:
78 inches
Height:
74 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.9 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:
P285/60R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Lantau Bronze Metallic
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Byron Blue Metallic / Portofino Blue Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Charente Grey Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic
Orange
Namib Orange Metallic
Silver
Hakuba Silver Metallic / Silicon Silver Metallic
White
Fuji White / Yulong White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Orange
Not available
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Caraway
Black
Ebony
Brown
Acorn
White
Light Oyster
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Brown
Terra
White
Not available
