Land Rover vs. Tesla
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Land Rover and Tesla contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Land Rover and Tesla cars.
When comparing the Land Rover brand to the Tesla brand, Land Rover has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, towing capacity and retained value. Tesla has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, overall quality and reliability.
Land Rover versus Tesla: Pricing and Value: Land Rover models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Land Rover, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Land Rover the overall advantage over Tesla.
Land Rover versus Tesla: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Tesla vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. Land Rover offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Land Rover versus Tesla: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Land Rover versus Tesla overall quality ratings shows Tesla with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Tesla has the advantage in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Land Rover shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 4 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: Land Rover offers only 9 SUVs. In comparison, Tesla offers 2 SUVs and 2 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Land Rover offers 7 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids. Tesla offers 5 electric vehicles.
Land Rover offers 7 all-wheel-drive models. Tesla offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Land Rover Discovery
$65,476 - $87,475
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
$89,270 - $112,167
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
$120,895 - $140,264
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
$66,497 - $86,470
New Car Pricing
Tesla Model X
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Tesla Model X
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Tesla Model X
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Tesla Model X
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Used Car Pricing
Land Rover Discovery
$66,626 - $87,992
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
$90,888 - $118,996
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
$59,987 - $84,240
Used Car Pricing
Tesla Model X
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Tesla Model X
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Tesla Model X
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Tesla Model X
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5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Land Rover Discovery
54.3%
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
51.8%
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
55.9%
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
51.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Tesla Model X
55.2%
Tesla Model X
55.2%
Tesla Model X
55.2%
Tesla Model X
55.2%
Horsepower / Torque
Land Rover Discovery
296 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
355 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
542 hp / 590 foot-lbs
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
247 hp / 269 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Tesla Model X
670 hp
Tesla Model X
670 hp
Tesla Model X
670 hp
Tesla Model X
670 hp
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Land Rover Discovery
19 / 24 / 21
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
18 / 24 / 21
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
22 / 26 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Tesla Model X
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Tesla Model X
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Tesla Model X
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Tesla Model X
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iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Land Rover Discovery
7.5 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
7.7 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.6 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
6.5 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Tesla Model X
8.4 / 10
Tesla Model X
8.4 / 10
Tesla Model X
8.4 / 10
Tesla Model X
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Land Rover Discovery
7.9 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
8.2 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.2 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
5.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Tesla Model X
8.1 / 10
Tesla Model X
8.1 / 10
Tesla Model X
8.1 / 10
Tesla Model X
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Land Rover Discovery
Not available
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Not available
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Tesla Model X
10 / 10
Tesla Model X
10 / 10
Tesla Model X
10 / 10
Tesla Model X
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Land Rover Discovery
7.1 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
7.3 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.0 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
7.3 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Tesla Model X
7.1 / 10
Tesla Model X
7.1 / 10
Tesla Model X
7.1 / 10
Tesla Model X
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Land Rover Discovery
#11 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
#10 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
#6 of 18 in
Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
#15 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Tesla Model X
#1 of 44 in
Best Electric SUVs
Tesla Model X
#1 of 44 in
Best Electric SUVs
Tesla Model X
#1 of 44 in
Best Electric SUVs
Tesla Model X
#1 of 44 in
Best Electric SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Land Rover Discovery
#8 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
#6 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
#5 of 18 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
#16 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Tesla Model X
#2 of 44 in
Most Reliable Electric SUVs
Tesla Model X
#2 of 44 in
Most Reliable Electric SUVs
Tesla Model X
#2 of 44 in
Most Reliable Electric SUVs
Tesla Model X
#2 of 44 in
Most Reliable Electric SUVs