2024 Defender vs. Discovery

With either the Defender or Discovery for sale at Land Rover Darien you’re getting a premium Land Rover SUV that combines sophisticated luxury with rugged off-road prowess. However, there are some key differences between the Defender and Discovery that may ultimately determine which is the best fit with your Stamford-area lifestyle and driving needs. Which model can deliver the most power? Which is bigger, the Defender or Discovery? Find the answers to these questions and more in our Defender vs. Discovery comparison, then visit us in Darien to take the Defender or Discovery, or both, out for a test drive today! 

Defender or Discovery: Price

Pricing is one of the differences between the Defender and Discovery that many Norwalk-area drivers will want to take a look at first. You should note that the Defender offers more configurations than the Discovery, including two two-door and two four-door options, so it has a wider range of prices. Check out the starting MSRP for each of the 2024 Defender and Discovery configurations prices below to see which is the better fit with your budget:

Defender 90 Prices

• 2024 Defender 90 S: Starting at $56,400 MSRP*
• 2024 Defender Defender 90 X-DYNAMIC SE: Starting at $68,400 MSRP*
• 2024 Defender Defender 90 V8: Starting at $108,200 MSRP*
• 2024 Defender Defender 90 V8 Carpathian Edition: Starting at $115,300 MSRP*

Defender 100 Prices

• 2024 Defender Defender 110 SE V8: Starting at $93,000 MSRP*
• 2024 Defender Defender 110 X-DYNAMIC SE: Starting at $72,000 MSRP*
• 2024 Defender Defender 110 X: Starting at $90,800 MSRP*
• 2024 Defender Defender 110 V8 Carpathian Edition: Starting at $118,600 MSRP*
• 2024 Defender Defender 110 V8: Starting at $111,500 MSRP*

Defender 130 Prices

• 2024 Defender Defender 130 S: Starting at $69,100 MSRP*
• 2024 Defender Defender 130 X-Dynamic SE: Starting at $81,300 MSRP*
• 2024 Defender Defender 130 X: Starting at $99,900 MSRP*
• 2024 Defender Defender 130 V8: Starting at $116,600 MSRP*
• 2024 Defender Defender 130 Outbound: Starting at $84,500 MSRP*

Discovery Prices

• 2024 Defender Discovery S: Starting at $59,900 MSRP*
• 2024 Defender Discovery Dynamic SE: Starting at $64,100 MSRP*
• 2024 Defender Discovery Metropolitan Edition: Starting at $79,300 MSRP*

Defender vs. Discovery: Engine Specs

The 2024 Defender is not only offered with more configurations, but more engine options as well. Take a look at the horsepower and torque for each of the available Defender and Discovery engines below: 

Defender Engine Options

• 2.0L P300 i4: 296 hp / 295 lb-ft of torque
• 3.0L P400 i6 MHEV: 395 hp / 406 lb-ft of torque
• 3.0L P300 i6 MHEV: 296 hp / 295 lb-ft of torque
• 5.0L P500 V8: 493 hp / 461 lb-ft of torque
• 5.0L P525 V8: 518 hp / 461 lb-ft of torque

Discovery Engine Options

• 2.0L P300: 296 hp / 295 lb-ft of torque
• 3.0L P360 Mild Hybrid: 355 hp / 368.8 lb-ft of torque

Which is Bigger: Defender or Discovery?

You’ll get plenty of space inside both of these Land Rover SUVs, but which is bigger, the Defender or Discovery? It actually depends on which trim level you select. As noted previously, the Defender is offered in two two-door and two four-door configurations, while the Discovery is only available as a four-door. A good measure of the size of each is the available cargo volume. Review the cargo capacity of the Defender and Discovery to find out which will best serve your Wilton-area needs: 

• Defender 90 Cargo Volume: Up to 58.3 cubic feet
• Defender 110 Cargo Volume: Up to 78.8 cubic feet
• Defender 130 Cargo Volume: Up to 76.1 cubic feet
• Discovery Cargo Volume: Up to 74.3 cubic feet

Test Drive the Defender or Discovery in Darien Today! 

The best way to decide whether the Defender or Discovery is the right Land Rover SUV for you is to take each out for a road test at Land Rover Darien. Give us a call (203) 997-0569 or contact us online today to make an appointment. In the meantime, you’ll want to explore our current new vehicle lease and finance offers to see how much you can save on your next Land Rover in Darien.

*Price shown is Base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Excludes destination/handling charge ($1,050 for Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport, $1,150 for Range Rover Velar, $1,350 for Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Defender), tax, title, license, and retailer fees, all due at signing, and optional equipment. Total Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price includes destination/handling charge noted above 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.

**All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.

***All figures are Manufacturer’s fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage may vary. EPA estimates not available at the time of press.