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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. Toyota Highlander

In comparing the Land Rover Discovery Sport to the Toyota Highlander, The Toyota Highlander 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 fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Discovery Sport versus the Toyota Highlander, the Toyota Highlander is a better car than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Land Rover Discovery Sport versus Toyota Highlander Pricing

A used 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport ranges from $48,050 to $58,110 while a used 2023 Toyota Highlander is priced between $38,184 to $52,981. For a new model, the Land Rover Discovery Sport's price is between $48,803 and $58,854, with the Toyota Highlander priced between $39,607 and $52,766.

Land Rover Discovery Sport versus Toyota Highlander Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 7.2 out of 10 while the Toyota Highlander's quality rating is 8.9 out of 10. This results in the Land Rover Discovery Sport being ranked 14 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the Toyota Highlander being ranked 1 out of 61 Best Crossover SUVs.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Land Rover Discovery Sport’s base engine makes 246 horsepower, and the Toyota Highlander base engine makes 265 horsepower. The Discovery Sport is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 407 miles. The Highlander is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 519 miles. The Discovery Sport uses premium unleaded, and the Highlander uses regular unleaded.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance, while the Toyota Highlander has the advantage of offering higher payload capacity.

Safety Ratings Comparison

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

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2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2023 Toyota Highlander

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:

$39,607 - $52,766

Used Asking Price:

$38,184 - $52,981

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

38.1%

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:

8.9 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.2 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 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

1 / 61
1 / 61
1 / 31
1 / 28
1 / 25
1 / 25
1 / 15
2 / 61
2 / 31
2 / 21

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

3 / 31

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 25
3 / 25
5 / 25
7 / 31
9 / 31

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

10 / 61
41 / 61

Summary Review

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Summary Review

The Toyota Highlander is among the best-selling, top-rated SUVs in the 3-row segment.

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Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

  • Class-leading fuel economy
  • No disappointing base engine
  • Legendary reliability

  • Poorly-rated headlights on L, LE, and XLE trims

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

L, LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE

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):

5 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:

265 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

310 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm

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

0.064 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):

394 / 519 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:

Available

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:

Available

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:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

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:

41.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.7 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

84.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

157.8 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:

4155 lbs

Width:

76 inches

Height:

68.1 inches

Length:

194.9 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

8 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:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted alloy

Tire Size:

P235/65R18