Land Rover Defender vs Discovery

Two Extraordinary Land Rover SUVs, the Defender and the Discovery - Which is the Right Fit for You?

With a worldwide reputation for unmatched luxury and refinement, choosing to buy a Land Rover SUV for your next vehicle is an easy decision. But with so many incredible Land Rover models to choose from, finding your perfect fit can be a bit more challenging. That's where we come in. At Land Rover Huntington, we're proud to be the Long Island destination for world-class Land Rover SUVs, and we want to help you meet your match in our collection.

If you're in search of a midsized, luxury SUV that's backed by the Land Rover reputation for quality and performance, we have a wide range of options available, including the Land Rover Discovery and Land Rover Defender.

Two of the most popular vehicles in our collection, the Defender and the Discovery have many similarities, as well as several differences. We can help you understand both models a little better and select your perfect fit soon.

 
  
 

Space and Seating

Similar in length and wheelbase, and with nearly identical ground clearance measurements of more than eight inches, these two deliver the comfort and space that drivers are looking for. Both models come in your pick of seating configurations as well. Each one has two rows of seating and capacity for five people standard, with an optional third row and seating for seven available.

However, the Defender also has a third seating option that you won't find on the Discovery model - a six-passenger capacity available with a jump seat that can be order on specific trims.

When it comes to interior space, you'll find that you can squeeze more cargo in the Land Rover Discovery, which has 41.2 cubic feet of space behind its second row, while the Defender has 34 cubic feet.

Power and Performance

In keeping with their nature as renowned Land Rover SUVs, both the Defender and the Discovery models come in your pick of impressive powertrain options. Regardless of which one you choose however, you'll love these models' performance, level of power, and their signature off-road prowess.

There are two key areas where these two Land Rover models go their separate ways in terms of power, though. For example, for Huntington drivers who like the added efficiency and smooth ride of a hybrid SUV, the Land Rover Defender, with its optional hybrid system, is the way to go. The Discovery doesn't have a hybrid option.

On the other hand, if you crave the added boost of power and thrust of a diesel system, the Discovery is the only model of the two to offer a diesel-powered V6 option.

You May Prefer the Land Rover Defender if...

  • you're looking for an SUV that seats six people or seven, with options available for five, six, and seven passengers, depending on your needs and preference
  • you're looking for a groundbreaking and fuel-efficient hybrid luxury SUV

You May Prefer the Land Rover Discovery if...

  • you're looking for an SUV that has the bonus and power of a diesel engine option
  • you need extra cargo space with room for more of your important gear

Find Both SUVs and Personalize Yours in Huntington

The best part about the Land Rover Defender and Land Rover Discovery is, you can meet and test drive both models at our Long Island dealership. We proudly carry all Land Rover models and we proudly match every driver who visits us with their perfect fit. Browse online to learn more and to get started and reach out to our team to learn more and set up your test drive.

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