2026 Land Rover Defender vs 2026 Land Rover Discovery
Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.
| Specification | 2026 Land Rover Defender | 2026 Land Rover Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 5.0L 8-cylinder supercharged (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid), 4.4L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid) | Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid) |
| Displacement | 2.0 L to 5.0 L | 2.0 L to 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 to 8 | 4 to 6 |
| Aspiration | Varies by configuration: Turbocharged, Supercharged | Varies by configuration: Turbocharged, Supercharged |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 to 9 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | Varies by configuration: 4WD, AWD |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) | 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) |
| City | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) |
| Highway | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) |