2024 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2024 Porsche Macan Review

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2024 Land Rover
Discovery

MSRP*: $59,900 to $79,300
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2024 Porsche
Macan

MSRP*: $60,900 to $86,800
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MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG 17 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 24 MPG 22 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 74.3 ft3 53.0 ft3
Engine
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 2.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 434-hp, 2.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 296 - 355 hp 261 - 434 hp
Towing Capacity 5,952 - 8,200 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 195.1 in 186.1 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 76.1 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
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Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 39.0 in
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*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Convenience
The Land Rover Discovery requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Porsche Macan, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Land Rover Discovery will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Porsche Macan.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Discovery is much wider than the Porsche Macan, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Land Rover Discovery, which is slightly longer than the Porsche Macan.

Handling
The Land Rover Discovery has a larger turning radius than the Porsche Macan, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Discovery is clearly the choice over the Porsche Macan for pulling heavy loads. The Land Rover Discovery has a little less horsepower than the Porsche Macan.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Land Rover Discovery doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Porsche Macan.

Utility
The Land Rover Discovery offers greater seating capacity than the Porsche Macan, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Land Rover Discovery, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Porsche Macan.