Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. Volkswagen Atlas
When we compare the Land Rover Discovery Sport to the Volkswagen Atlas, the Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Volkswagen Atlas 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 and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Discovery Sport versus the Volkswagen Atlas, the Volkswagen Atlas is a better car than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Land Rover Discovery Sport versus Volkswagen Atlas Pricing
A used 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport ranges from $48,050 to $58,110 while a used 2023 Volkswagen Atlas is priced between $38,300 to $54,124. For a new model, the Land Rover Discovery Sport's price is between $48,803 and $58,854, with the Volkswagen Atlas priced between $40,548 and $55,697.
Land Rover Discovery Sport versus Volkswagen Atlas Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 7.2 out of 10 while the Volkswagen Atlas' quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Land Rover Discovery Sport being ranked 14 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the Volkswagen Atlas being ranked 15 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 Volkswagen Atlas base engine makes 235 horsepower. The Discovery Sport is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 407 miles. The Atlas is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 465 miles. The Discovery Sport uses premium unleaded, and the Atlas uses regular unleaded.
Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance and payload capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Volkswagen Atlas has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
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:
$40,548 - $55,697
Used Asking Price:
$38,300 - $54,124
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
46.4%
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:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
5.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Rankings
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Ranking
9 out of / 29Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value
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12 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value
Ranking
24 out of / 67Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Ranking
27 out of / 67Ranking
33 out of / 67iSeeCars Rankings
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7 out of / 25Ranking
8 out of / 31Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value
Ranking
11 out of / 25Ranking
12 out of / 25Ranking
14 out of / 61Ranking
15 out of / 31Ranking
15 out of / 25Ranking
16 out of / 25SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value
Ranking
17 out of / 31Ranking
20 out of / 31Ranking
22 out of / 31Ranking
33 out of / 61Ranking
37 out of / 61Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value
Ranking
43 out of / 61Ranking
48 out of / 61Summary Review
Not yet available
Summary Review
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
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
SE, SE 4Motion, SEL 4Motion, V6 SE, V6 SE 4Motion, V6 SEL 4Motion, V6 SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion, V6 SEL R-Line Black 4Motion
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
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:
235 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 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:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 25 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
391 / 465 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:
Available
Heated Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
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:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Cargo Space:
20.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
96.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
174.6 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:
4261 lbs
Width:
78.4 inches
Height:
70.1 inches
Length:
200.7 inches
Wheelbase:
117.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 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:
alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
