2014 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport
2014 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport - Front Left Comparison
2014 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport - Rear Right Comparison
2014 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport - Dashboard Comparison
2014 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport - Side Comparison2014 Ford Explorer
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What is the main difference between Explorer and Discovery Sport?
Two SUVs, but completely different in all significant aspects: horsepower, model year, market segment, starting price, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $7,440 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport, a newer vehicle by two model years, has a higher starting price than the 2014 Ford Explorer. Also, the 2014 Explorer has a more powerful engine and gets 3 mpg less than the 2016 Discovery Sport. In addition, the Explorer body is slightly larger than the Discovery Sport, and in addition to that, it's also taller. And then, the Ford Explorer seats two more passengers than the Land Rover Discovery Sport. Among similarities is the body structure.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
- 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$30,015
$37,455
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
290 hp
240 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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7.8 sec
City MPG
City MPG
17 MPG
20 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
24 MPG
26 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
20 MPG
22 MPG
Width
Width
90.2 in
85.6 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
78.9 in
81.5 in
Length
Length
197.1 in
180.7 in
Height
Height
70.4 - 71.0 in
67.9 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
112.6 in
107.9 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
108 ft2
102.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
7
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
41.4 in
40.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.6 in
42 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
61.3 in
57.4 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
40.5 in
38.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
39.8 in
37.3 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
61.0 in
56.3 in
Costs
2014 Ford Explorer
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$3,150
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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