Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. Lexus RX 350
When we compare the Land Rover Discovery Sport's and the Lexus RX 350's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Lexus RX 350 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Discovery Sport's and the Lexus RX 350's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 350 is a better car than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. Lexus RX 350 Pricing
For a new model, the Land Rover Discovery Sport's price is between $51,876 and $60,690, with the Lexus RX 350 priced between $53,743 and $67,270.
Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. Lexus RX 350 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Land Rover Discovery Sport loses 47.5 percent of its value and the Lexus RX 350 loses 34.7 percent of its value. This means the Lexus RX 350 retains 12.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. Lexus RX 350 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 7.2 out of 10 while the Lexus RX 350's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Land Rover Discovery Sport being ranked 28 out of 60 Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs and the Lexus RX 350 being ranked 1 out of 60. Out of 67 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is ranked 33 and the Lexus RX 350 is ranked 1.
Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. Lexus RX 350 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 6.3 out of 10. For the Lexus RX 350 the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Lexus RX 350 an advantage in reliability compared to the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Land Rover Discovery Sport’s base engine makes 246 horsepower, and the Lexus RX 350 base engine makes 275 horsepower. The Discovery Sport is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 407 miles. The RX 350 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 516 miles. This gives the Lexus RX 350 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Land Rover Discovery Sport. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Lexus RX 350 has an average safety rating of 4.46 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$51,876 - $60,690
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
47.5%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$53,743 - $67,270
Used Asking Price:
$53,018 - $67,863
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
34.7%
Land Rover Discovery Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
6.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus RX 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
Land Rover Discovery Sport Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 60Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 60Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 67Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
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25 out of / 60Ranking
25 out of / 55Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 67Ranking
28 out of / 60Ranking
28 out of / 60Ranking
30 out of / 60Ranking
32 out of / 60Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
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45 out of / 60Ranking
51 out of / 67Ranking
51 out of / 60Ranking
56 out of / 67Lexus RX 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 60Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
5 out of / 60Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 20Ranking
19 out of / 20Ranking
22 out of / 60Ranking
24 out of / 55Ranking
25 out of / 60Ranking
28 out of / 67Ranking
30 out of / 60Ranking
33 out of / 60Ranking
35 out of / 67Ranking
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37 out of / 67Ranking
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53 out of / 60Ranking
60 out of / 67Available 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
Lexus RX 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Handling, Luxury, Premium, Premium+
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:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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):
4.46 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
275 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
317 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 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:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
392 / 516 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Safety Equipment
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
29.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
46.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
4155 lbs
Width:
75.6 inches
Height:
67.3 inches
Length:
192.5 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 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 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R19
