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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. Toyota 4Runner

In comparing the Land Rover Discovery Sport to the Toyota 4Runner, the Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Toyota 4Runner 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. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Discovery Sport versus the Toyota 4Runner, the Toyota 4Runner is a better car than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Land Rover Discovery Sport versus Toyota 4Runner Pricing

A used 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport ranges from $48,050 to $58,110 while a used 2023 Toyota 4Runner is priced between $40,635 to $65,007. For a new model, the Land Rover Discovery Sport's price is between $48,803 and $58,854, with the Toyota 4Runner priced between $41,692 and $56,523.

Land Rover Discovery Sport versus Toyota 4Runner Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 7.2 out of 10 while the Toyota 4Runner's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Land Rover Discovery Sport being ranked 14 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the Toyota 4Runner being ranked 3 out of 25 Best Midsize SUVs.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Land Rover Discovery Sport’s base engine makes 246 horsepower, and the Toyota 4Runner base engine makes 270 horsepower. The Discovery Sport is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 407 miles. The 4Runner is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles. The Discovery Sport uses premium unleaded, and the 4Runner uses regular unleaded.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Toyota 4Runner has the advantage of offering higher towing capacity, ground clearance, and payload capacity than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Safety Ratings Comparison

The Toyota 4Runner has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.

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2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2023 Toyota 4Runner

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$48,803 - $58,854

Used Asking Price:

$48,050 - $58,110

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

47.5%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$41,692 - $56,523

Used Asking Price:

$40,635 - $65,007

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

24.7%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.2 / 10

Reliability:

6.3 / 10

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

9.0 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

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

iSeeCars Rankings

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 25
1 / 25
3 / 25
3 / 15
22 / 25
23 / 25

Summary Review

Not yet available

Summary Review

Toyota doesn't have just one popular SUV in this segment, but two. The Toyota 4Runner is the Highlander’s more-rugged sibling.

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Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

  • Rugged off-road capability
  • Great for towing when properly equipped
  • Outstanding value retention (low depreciation)

  • Aging design
  • Interior space is limited by comparison to other midsize SUV / crossovers
  • Fuel economy literally half that of a Highlander Hybrid

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

P250 S, P250 S R-Dynamic, P250 SE, P250 SE R-Dynamic

Trim Levels

40th Anniversary Special Edition, Limited, SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro, TRD Sport

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

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 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:

270 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

278 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

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

0.061 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

5000 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 / 23 / 20

Range (city/hwy):

336 / 407 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

4 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4, AWD

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

16 / 19 / 17

Range (city/hwy):

368 / 437 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

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

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

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

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

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

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

32.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Cargo Space:

47.2 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

89.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

144.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4035 lbs

Width:

85.6 inches

Height:

68 inches

Length:

181 inches

Wheelbase:

107.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4400 lbs

Width:

75.8 inches

Height:

71.5 inches

Length:

190.2 inches

Wheelbase:

109.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

9 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

235/60R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

P265/70R17