2020 Land Rover Defender vs. 2020 Land Rover Discovery

West Chester drivers love their luxury vehicles, and Land Rover is at the top of the list! Land Rover models can take you anywhere you want to go and can handle all road conditions with grace and safety. Land Rover West Chester has been getting a lot of questions about the new Defender model and how it compares to the 2020 Land Rover Discovery. Learn more about the difference between the Land Rover Defender and Discovery.

2020 Land Rover Defender vs. Discovery: Engine Performance

The new Defender offers two available engines. The Discovery also has two available engine options, but they are different than those offered in the Defender. On both vehicles, the engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2020 Land Rover Defender Engines

• 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder; 296 horsepower; 295 lb-ft. of torque
• 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six; 395 hp; 406 lb-ft. of torque
• A diesel engine and a hybrid could join the lineup eventually, but U.S. availability hasn’t been set. Fuel economy for the new Defender is 17 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway

2020 Land Rover Discovery Engines

• 3.0-liter supercharged V6; 340 hp; 332 lb-ft. of torque; 16 mpg city/21 mpg hwy/18 mpg combined
• 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline six; 254 hp; 443 lb-ft. of torque; 21 mpg city/26 mpg hwy/23 mpg combined

2020 Land Rover Defender vs. Discovery: Interior Dimensions

When it comes to the difference between the Land Rover Defender and Discovery, Philadelphia drivers are often surprised to learn that the 2020 Land Rover Defender is a bit larger than the 2020 Land Rover Discovery. The Defender is both longer than the Discovery (197.6 inches to 195.1 inches, respectively) and taller (77.5 inches to73 inches). However, the Discovery is a little wider, measuring 81.6 inches to the Defender’s 79.1 inches. Both Land Rover models can comfortably seat up to seven passengers.

For hauling all of your gear around Exton, the 2020 Land Rover Discovery has the Defender beat with cargo volume. The Discovery has 41.2 cubic feet. behind the second row and 83.7 cubic feet with the second row folded down. The Defender provides 34 cubic feet and 78.8 cubic feet, respectively.

2020 Land Rover Defender vs. Discovery: Towing Capacity

Both the 2020 Land Rover Discovery and Defender can easily tow your boat or RV around Chester Springs. The Defender has a maximum towing capacity of 8,201 pounds while the 2020 Land Rover Discovery can tow up to 7,716 pounds.

Find Your Favorite Land Rover SUV at Land Rover West Chester!

If you would like to know more about the difference between the Land Rover Defender and Discovery or see the Land Rover Defender configurations, contact Land Rover West Chester. Review our new vehicle specials before contacting us. Let us help you get into the Land Rover of your dreams at an affordable price.