Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. Land Rover Discovery
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Discovery 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 Range Rover Sport and the Land Rover Discovery.
In comparing the Land Rover Range Rover Sport's and the Land Rover Discovery's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Land Rover Discovery has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Discovery have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport's and the Land Rover Discovery's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a better car than the Land Rover Discovery.
Pricing: A used 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport ranges from $90,888 to $118,996 while a used 2024 Land Rover Discovery is priced between $66,626 to $87,992. For a new model, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport's price is between $89,270 and $112,167, with the Land Rover Discovery priced between $65,476 and $87,475.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport loses 51.8 percent of its value and the Land Rover Discovery loses 54.3 percent of its value. This means the Land Rover Range Rover Sport retains 2.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Land Rover Discovery.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is 7.7 out of 10 while the Land Rover Discovery's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport being ranked 10 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Land Rover Discovery being ranked 11 out of 20.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is 8.2 out of 10. For the Land Rover Discovery the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Land Rover Range Rover Sport a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Land Rover Discovery.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the Land Rover Discovery base engine makes 296 horsepower. Both the Range Rover Sport and the Discovery are rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 571 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Discovery are comparable in regards to rear head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$89,270 - $112,167
Starting MSRP:
$83,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$65,476 - $87,475
Starting MSRP:
$59,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$104,696
Price Range:
$90,888 - $118,996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
353
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,828
# Good or Great Deals:
24
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$75,765
Price Range:
$66,626 - $87,992
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
368
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,759
# Good or Great Deals:
49
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$44,683
Depreciation %:
53.4%
Resale Value $:
$38,917
Residual Value %:
46.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$33,449
Depreciation %:
55.8%
Resale Value $:
$26,451
Residual Value %:
44.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Land Rover Discovery Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.1
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:
6.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Discovery
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.3
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:
1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Rankings
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15 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 20Land Rover Discovery Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
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1 out of / 20Ranking
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10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
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12 out of / 20Ranking
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14 out of / 68Ranking
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22 out of / 68Ranking
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51 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Trim Levels
P360 SE, P400 Dynamic SE, SV Edition One Carbon Bronze, SV Edition One Flux Silver, SV Edition One Obsidian Black
Land Rover Discovery Trim Levels
P300 Dynamic SE, P300 S, P360 Dynamic SE, P360 Metropolitan
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
296 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
428 / 571 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):
19 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
452 / 571 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
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:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
31.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Cargo Space:
9.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4990 lbs
Width:
87 inches
Height:
71.7 inches
Length:
194.7 inches
Wheelbase:
118 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4845 lbs
Width:
87.4 inches
Height:
74.3 inches
Length:
195.1 inches
Wheelbase:
115.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
11.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/50R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Constellation Blue Ultra Metallic Gloss / Petrolix Blue Ultra Metallic Gloss / Varesine Blue Metallic / Velocity Blue Ultra Metallic Gloss
Brown
Tourmaline Brown Ultra Metallic Gloss
Gold
Sunset Gold Ultra Metallic Gloss
Gray
Borasco Grey Metallic / Carpathian Grey Metallic / Charente Grey Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic / Eiger Grey Ultra Metallic Satin
Green
British Racing Green Ultra Metallic Gloss / Giola Green Metallic
Orange
Sanguinello Orange Ultra Metallic Gloss
Purple
Amethyst Grey-Purple Ultra Metallic Gloss
Red
Firenze Red Metallic / Sunrise Copper Ultra Metallic Gloss
Silver
Ethereal Frost Silver Ultra Metallic Gloss / Ionian Silver Ultra Metallic Gloss
White
Fuji White / Ostuni Pearl White Metallic
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Varesine Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Charente Grey Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Hakuba Silver Metallic / Silicon Silver Metallic
White
Fuji White
Beige
Lantau Bronze Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Blue
Raven Blue/Ebony
Brown
Caraway
Gray
Light Cloud / Light Cloud/Ebony
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
White
Light Oyster
