Is the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 38.1 in. Class median 38.4 in.
- First car: 3 of 5. Price $37,800. Class median $37,060.
- Commuter: $132 a month. Class median $121.
- Good buy: 16 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $132 vs $121 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.3 in, top 36% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 10% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 16 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Discovery Sport a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.1 in | Median 38.4 in | 126 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.7 in | Median 38.8 in | 125 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 32.7 cu ft | Median 21.6 cu ft | 134 | Yes |
Is the Discovery Sport a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $37,800 | Median $37,060 | 134 | No |
| Horsepower | 246 hp | 152 hp to 346 hp | 136 | Yes |
| Length | 181.0 in | Median 189.7 in | 128 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.3 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 15.2 cents | Median 13.9 cents | 134 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Discovery Sport a good commuter car?
No. $132 a month to commute. Class median $121.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $132
- Median of 134 SUVs
- $121
- Highway mpg
- 24 mpg, top 70% of 130
Is the Discovery Sport a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.3 in clearance, 68.0 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.9 to 69.5 in tall | 118 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.5 in | Median 39.9 in | 127 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.3 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Discovery Sport a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.3 in clearance. Top 36% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 AWD, 8.3 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Discovery Sport worth the money?
Yes. Priced 10% below cars like it.
- Price, Standard AWD
- $37,800
- Predicted price
- $41,787
- Gap
- -$3,987 (-10%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Discovery Sport a good buy?
No. 16 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Sport Standard AWD | $37,800 | 15.2 cents | 55.6 cu ft | 246 hp |
| Chevrolet Equinox FWD 4dr LT w/2LT | $30,000 | 12.8 cents | 63.9 cu ft | 252 hp |
| Kia Sorento LX V6 FWD | $30,590 | 14.5 cents | 73.0 cu ft | 290 hp |
| Ford Edge SE FWD | $31,100 | 13.3 cents | 73.4 cu ft | 250 hp |
| Honda Pilot LX 2WD | $31,650 | 14.5 cents | 83.9 cu ft | 280 hp |
| Nissan Murano FWD S | $31,730 | 13.9 cents | 67.0 cu ft | 260 hp |
| Kia Telluride LX FWD | $31,890 | 13.9 cents | 87.0 cu ft | 291 hp |
| Hyundai Palisade SE FWD | $31,975 | 14.5 cents | 86.4 cu ft | 291 hp |
| Nissan Pathfinder S 2WD | $31,980 | 13.9 cents | 79.5 cu ft | 284 hp |
Compared with 936 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2020.
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