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2024 Land Rover Defender vs. 2024 Land Rover Discovery

2024 Land Rover Defender
2024 Land Rover Defender

vs.

2024 Land Rover Discovery
$56,400 MSRP*

Starting Price

$59,900 MSRP*
6

Seating Capacity

7
3

Engine Options

2
518 Horsepower

Maximum Power

355 Horsepower
Up to 8,200 pounds

Towing Capacity

Up to 8,200 pounds

Which is bigger: the Land Rover Defender or the Discover? Both of these SUVs offer something unique, but at the end of the day, the best SUV is the one that matches your driving needs. Take a look at the differences between the Land Rover Defender and the Land Rover Discovery with Land Rover Richfield.

If you still have a hard time deciding which SUV is best for your Minneapolis travels, take a look at our inventory online or in person. We’ll set you up with a test drive to see which SUV is the best match for you!

Land Rover Defender vs. Discovery: Starting Price

There’s not much of a difference between the Land Rover Defender and the Land Rover Discovery when it comes to their starting prices. Here’s how much the starting price varies between both models and their available configurations:

Land Rover Defender 90

  • Defender S: $56,400 Starting MSRP*
  • Defender X-Dynamic SE: $68,400 Starting MSRP*
  • Defender V8: $108,200 Starting MSRP*
  • Defender V8 Carpathian Edition: $115,300 Starting MSRP*

Land Rover Discovery

  • Discovery S: $59,900 Starting MSRP*
  • Discovery Dynamic SE: $64,100 Starting MSRP*
  • Discovery Metropolitan: $79,300 Starting MSRP*

The Land Rover Defender starts out at a slightly lower starting price than the Discovery, but you can use our new vehicle specials at Land Rover Richfield to get the best rate possible on either model of your choice.

Land Rover Defender vs. Discovery: Performance

There are more noticeable differences between the Land Rover Defender and the Land Rover Discovery when it comes to performance. Whether you need something for daily drives around St. Paul or something for weekend road trips, you’ll be more than pleased with either model.

But, since you can only choose one, take a look at their performance highlights:

Land Rover Defender 90

  • 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds
  • Up to 518 hp
  • Up to 461 lb-ft of torque
  • Top speed of 149 mph
  • Towing capacity of 8,200 pounds

Land Rover Discovery

  • 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds
  • Up to 355 hp
  • Up to 368 lb-ft of torque
  • Top speed of 130 mph
  • Towing capacity of 8,200 pounds

Land Rover Defender vs. Discovery: Interior Dimensions

Which is bigger: the Land Rover Defender or the Discovery? The Defender is slightly smaller than the Discovery since third-row seating comes standard on the Discovery. Here’s how both models stack up against each other when it comes to interior space:

Land Rover Defender 90

  • Seating Capacity: 6
  • Cargo Capacity: 58.3 cubic feet

Land Rover Discovery

  • Seating Capacity: 7
  • Cargo Capacity: 74.3 cubic feet

Choose Your Land Rover SUV in Richfield!

So, which is better: the Land Rover Defender or the Discovery? Contact us to schedule a test drive of any model in our inventory to see which model is better for your Edina driving needs!

*Starting at price shown is Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Excludes destination/handling charge ($1,175 for Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport, $1,275 for Range Rover Velar, $1,475 for Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery and Defender), tax, title, license, and retailer fees, all due at signing, and optional equipment. Base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes destination/handling charge and may include optional equipment but excludes tax, title, license, and retailer fees, all due at signing. Total Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price includes destination/handling charge and may include optional equipment but excludes tax, title, license, and retailer fees, all due at signing. Retailer price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. See your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for details.

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