2023 Land Rover Defender vs. Discovery

Have you been wondering about the differences between the Land Rover Defender and Land Rover Discovery? For instance, which is bigger, the Land Rover Defender or Discovery? Which model has the capability and features you prefer? Either SUV would look great in any Eatontown driveway — but to help you decide which is right for you, we’ve put together the Land Rover Defender vs. Discovery comparison below.

2023 Land Rover Defender vs. Discovery – Price

So, which is more affordable, the Land Rover Defender or Discovery? Both of these SUVs offer Colts Neck drivers a great deal of value, but the starting MSRP of the Defender is lower than the Discovery, which is the larger SUV of the two. However, it’s worth noting that the price difference is offset in part by the better gas mileage of the Discovery. As you can see from the specs below, price and gas mileage are a couple of the key differences between the Land Rover Defender and Land Rover Discovery:

Land Rover Defender vs. Discovery – Starting Price

• New 2023 Land Rover Defender – $53,500 MSRP
• New 2023 Land Rover Discovery – $58,400 MSRP

Land Rover Defender vs. Discovery – EPA-Estimated Gas Mileage

• 2023 Land Rover Defender – 19 mpg combined
• 2023 Land Rover Discovery – 21 mpg combined

Of course, you’ll want to check out our current offers and incentives for the best price on your new Land Rover SUV!

2023 Land Rover Defender vs. Discovery – Passenger Room

Which is bigger, the Land Rover Defender or Discovery? Both have plenty of space for your passengers to stretch out while you drive around Rumson. The first and second rows offer about the same amount of room in both SUVs, but one of the significant differences between the Land Rover Defender and Land Rover Discovery is the third row of seats. A third row is optional in the Discovery, but standard in the Discovery, which also offers more legroom. Here are the detailed Land Rover Defender vs. Discovery dimensions:

2023 Land Rover Defender Dimensions

• Maximum front/rear headroom with standard roof – 40.6 / 40.4 / 39 inches (8 seats)
• Maximum legroom – 36.6 inches

2023 Land Rover Discovery Dimensions

• Maximum front/rear headroom with standard roof – 39.4 / 39.01 inches
• Maximum front/rear legroom – 39.1 / 37.4 / 33.5 inches

2023 Land Rover Defender vs. Discovery – Cargo Space

When it comes to cargo space, which is bigger, the Land Rover Defender or Discovery? That would be the Defender, though the Discovery is no slouch in that area. Here are the Land Rover Defender vs. Discovery cargo Space specs:

• 2023 Land Rover Defender – 58.3 cubic feet
• 2023 Land Rover Discovery – 74.3 cubic feet

2023 Land Rover Defender vs. Discovery – Engine Specs

Here are the engine and performance specs for each SUV:

2023 Land Rover Defender Engine Specs

• Towing Capacity – 7,716 pounds
• Engine – P300 Gas, P400 MHEV

2023 Land Rover Discovery Engine Specs

• Towing Capacity – 5,952 pounds
• Engine – P300 I4 Gas, P400 I6 MHEV, P525 V8 Gas

Compare Land Rover SUV’s at Land Rover Monmouth

The best way to compare these SUVs is to take them both for a test drive! You can do that today at our dealership in Eatontown. We’ll be happy to walk you through the differences. Or, if you prefer, you can build your land Rover online, get pre-qualified for financing, and calculate your trade-in value. We’re just down the road from Red Bank, so drop by or contact us today!