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 fuel efficiency, resale value 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. 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 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport ranges from $79,777 to $159,491 while a used 2025 Land Rover Discovery is priced between $54,999 to $83,197. For a new model, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport's price is between $84,705 and $139,848, with the Land Rover Discovery priced between $65,243 and $86,268.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport loses 60.4 percent of its value and the Land Rover Discovery loses 60.6 percent of its value. This means the Land Rover Range Rover Sport retains 0.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus 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. The Range Rover Sport is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 595 miles. The Discovery is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 571 miles. This gives the Land Rover Range Rover Sport the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Land Rover Discovery. 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:
84705 - 139848
Starting MSRP:
79700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
75104
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48975 - 136200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
65243 - 86268
Starting MSRP:
60200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
75104
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48975 - 136200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
100209
Price Range:
79777 - 159491
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
82207
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
50580 - 145833
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
70342
Price Range:
54999 - 83197
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
82207
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
50580 - 145833
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
48590
Depreciation %:
0.60966222
Resale Value $:
31110
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.49798776
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.38914453 - 0.60966222
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.49798776
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.38914453 - 0.60966222
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Land Rover Discovery Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
13.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 16.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.037
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Discovery
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
13.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 16.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6512890482854776
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 15.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3556065221712152
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 15.4
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 25Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 27Land Rover Discovery Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 27Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 29Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
43 out of / 64Ranking
54 out of / 68Ranking
65 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 S, P360 SE, P400 Dynamic SE, P530 Autobiography, P530 Dynamic SE, P635 SV Edition Two
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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):
0.070 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):
20 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
476 / 595 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
Roadside assistance:
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
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
Roadside assistance:
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:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
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:
N/A
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:
6.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
70.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5090 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:
10.6 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
Varesine Blue Metallic
Gray
Borasco Grey Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic
Green
Giola Green Metallic
Red
Firenze Red Metallic
White
Fuji White
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Varesine Blue Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic / Charente Grey Premium Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Fuji White
Beige
Lantau Bronze Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Light Cloud
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
White
Light Oyster / Light Oyster/Ebony
