Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. Land Rover Range Rover Velar
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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 Sport and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
In comparing the Land Rover Discovery Sport's and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's specifications and ratings, 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, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Discovery Sport's and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is a better car than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Pricing: A used 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport ranges from $51,618 to $61,857 while a used 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is priced between $59,987 to $84,240. For a new model, the Land Rover Discovery Sport's price is between $51,854 and $60,755, with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar priced between $66,497 and $86,470.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Land Rover Discovery Sport loses 50.7 percent of its value and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar loses 51.7 percent of its value. This means the Land Rover Discovery Sport retains 1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 6.8 out of 10 while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's quality rating is 6.5 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 6.3 out of 10. For the Land Rover Range Rover Velar the reliability rating is 5.8 out of 10. This gives the Land Rover Discovery Sport a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Land Rover Discovery Sport’s base engine makes 246 horsepower, and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar base engine makes 247 horsepower. The Discovery Sport is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 407 miles. The Range Rover Velar is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles. This gives the Land Rover Range Rover Velar the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Land Rover Discovery Sport. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
51854 - 60755
Starting MSRP:
48900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
50139
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
22400 - 79100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
66497 - 86470
Starting MSRP:
61500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
72087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48600 - 127200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
55950
Price Range:
51618 - 61857
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
57314
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
27806 - 84530
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
306
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7174
# Good or Great Deals:
176
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
69397
Price Range:
59987 - 84240
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
82938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
54923 - 133203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
110
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
20619
# Good or Great Deals:
47
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
25528
Depreciation %:
0.52203477
Resale Value $:
23372
Residual Value %:
0.47796523
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.50544779
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.40388799 - 0.56584885
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
32527
Depreciation %:
0.52890022
Resale Value $:
28973
Residual Value %:
0.47109977999999997
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.53434942
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.43252328 - 0.60951201
Land Rover Discovery Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.820255 / 10
Reliability:
6.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.340509 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.537848 / 10
Reliability:
5.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.275695 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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:
0.025
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.523150064651076
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 26.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3879930472077529
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Land 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 / 68Land Rover Range Rover Velar Rankings
Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 27Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Land Rover Discovery Sport Trim Levels
P250 S, P250 SE-Dynamic
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Trim Levels
P250 Dynamic SE, P250 S, P400 Dynamic HSE, P400 Dynamic SE
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:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
247 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 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 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 407 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):
22 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
475 / 562 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
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
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
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
N/A
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
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
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:
N/A
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:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
30.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
62.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
135.4 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4130 lbs
Width:
84.5 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
188.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Varesine Blue Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic
Red
Firenze Red Metallic
Silver
Hakuba Silver Metallic / Silicon Silver Metallic
White
Fuji White / Ostuni Pearl White Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ligurian Black Ultra Metallic Gloss / Ligurian Black Ultra Metallic Satin / Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Constellation Blue Ultra Metallic Gloss / Petrolix Blue Ultra Metallic Gloss / Varesine Blue Metallic / Velocity Blue Ultra Metallic Gloss / Velocity Blue Ultra Metallic Satin
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Zadar Grey Metallic
Red
Desire Red Ultra Metallic Gloss
Silver
Ethereal Frost Silver Ultra Metallic Gloss / Ethereal Frost Silver Ultra Metallic Satin / Flux Silver Ultra Metallic Gloss / Flux Silver Ultra Metallic Satin / Hakuba Silver Metallic / Ionian Silver Ultra Metallic Gloss / Ionian Silver Ultra Metallic Satin
White
F
Brown
Tourmaline Brown Ultra Metallic Gloss / Tourmaline Brown Ultra Metallic Satin
Gold
Sunset Gold Ultra Metallic Gloss / Sunset Gold Ultra Metallic Satin
Green
British Racing Green Ultra Metallic Gloss / British Racing Green Ultra Metallic Satin
Orange
Sanguinello Orange Ultra Metallic Gloss
Purple
Amethyst Grey-Purple Ultra Metallic Gloss
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Acorn
White
Light Oyster / Light Oyster/Ebony with Light Oyster Stitching
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
White
Not available
Blue
Raven Blue/Ebony
Gray
Cloud / Cloud/Ebony
