2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Review

Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2024 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $48,900 to $53,100
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Picture of the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

2025 Toyota
Land Cruiser

MSRP*: $56,700 to $61,470
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MPG - City 19 MPG 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.0 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 326-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 246 hp 326 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 193.8 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 43.0 in
Rear 36.7 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 40.1 in
Rear 39.3 in

*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

Comfort
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Toyota Land Cruiser. The Toyota Land Cruiser will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Land Rover Discovery Sport as you will with the Toyota Land Cruiser, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Sport will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Land Cruiser.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Discovery Sport is much slimmer than the Toyota Land Cruiser, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Land Rover Discovery Sport, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Land Cruiser.

Handling
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Land Cruiser, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Land Cruiser is clearly the choice over the Land Rover Discovery Sport for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Discovery Sport has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota Land Cruiser.

Powertrain
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has much lower torque than the Toyota Land Cruiser, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers greater seating capacity than the Toyota Land Cruiser, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.