Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Land Rover Defender Comparison

    Land Rover Discovery Sport

    Land Rover Defender

    2024 Land Rover
    Discovery Sport
    vs
    2024 Land Rover
    Defender
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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    8.0
    0.0
    Based on the Land Rover Discovery Sport
    Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P500 V8 (368kW)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Awards
    We don’t have any awards for Land Rover Discovery Sport. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
    '23
    Best 4WD SUV
    Towing
    Fuel Efficiency
    54L - 67L
    113 to 563 km
    89L - 90L
    303 to 1152 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $73,504 - $101,999
    $92,402 - $217,282
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    CarExpert's Take

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    James Wong
    Production Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Eight seats, eight cylinders – ooft.
    • Heaps of space and tech
    • Looks like it will eat other cars
    Misses
    • Nearly double the price of base 130
    • Awkward rear proportions
    • Thirsty, expensive to service

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • 2 Zone Climate Control/Rear Vents & Temp Control (+$1,000)
    • Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$1,600)
    • Click & Go Integrated Base Unit (+$320)
    • Headlight Washer System (+$380)
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$622)
    • Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
    • Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,040)
    • Secure Tracker (+$910)
    • Smoke Pack (+$65)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ
    Size (cc)
    1498 - 19971997 - 5000
    Size (L)
    1.5L, 2.0L3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L
    Induction
    TURBO 3, TURBO 4TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 1616 - 32
    Power
    147kW - 227kW183kW - 386kW
    Power RPM
    55004000 - 6000
    Torque
    320Nm - 540Nm550Nm - 650Nm
    Torque RPM
    1300 - 20001250 - 2500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.59.5 - 15.5

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