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| 2025 Defender | vs. | 2025 Discovery |
| 5–8 people | Seating Capacity | Up to 7 people |
| 5 | Number of Powertrains | 2 |
| P300 gas engine | Base Powertrain | P300 gas engine |
| 296 hp | Base Horsepower | 296 hp |
| P635 gas V8 mild hybrid powertrain | Top Powertrain | P360 gas mild hybrid powertrain |
| 626 hp | Maximum Horsepower | 355 hp |
Should you take home a new Defender or Discovery? Both of these luxury SUVs are innovative, attention-grabbing, and refined. However, if you would like to understand their distinctions better, you should read Land Rover Santa Fe’s Defender vs. Discovery guide as a part of your research. Learn more in the following comparison now.
When deciding between the Discovery and Defender, one aspect you should consider is the seating capacity. The Defender is available in 3 body styles, which means the seating capacity varies between 5 and 8. On the other hand, the Discovery can seat up to 7 people regardless of which configuration you choose. Growing families can fit in either the Discovery or select Defender models. However, if you don’t need a 3-row SUV for your drives near Rio Rancho, then you will lean toward the 2-row Defender configurations.
View the seating capacity of these models here:
Besides seating capacity, you may also be looking at the performance of your next vehicle. Both SUVs deliver high-end performance, but the Defender offers more powertrain options than the Discovery. If you’d like to maximize your power on and off the roads of Santa Rosa, consider a more potent powerhouse in a Defender or even the OCTA model— the most powerful Defender ever made. If not, the Discovery provides an impressive performance and a smooth ride.
Explore the engine specs of these SUVs here:
296-hp P300 Gas Engine
395-hp P400 Gas Mild Hybrid Powertrain
518-hp P525 Gas Engine
493-hp P500 Gas Mild Powertrain
626-hp P635 Gas V8 Mild Hybrid Powertrain
296-hp P300 Gas Engine
355-hp P360 Gas Mild Hybrid Powertrain
Whether you’re leaning towards one model or still exploring both options, head on over to our dealership near Gallup for a test drive. If you have any questions, be sure to reach out to us.
At first look, both of these luxury vehicles have a stark difference in terms of selection. On one hand, the 2024 Land Rover Defender is available in 3 bodystyles– Defender 90, 110, and 130– which, when added up, amounts to a total of 17 models in the lineup. On the other hand, the 2024 Discovery has 1 bodystyle and is available in a total of 4 models.
So what does this mean exactly? For one, you can configure the Defender a bit more, including deciding if you want a 2-door or 4-door model. Still, the standard Discovery model can carry more passengers, so if you’re shopping for a family vehicle in Rio Rancho, then Discovery will make more sense in terms of cabin space.
Another factor that comes into play here is the price. As expected, the starting Defender cost is lower than that of the Discovery:
Of course, this is just the base price, and depending on which configuration you’re after, the pricing may vary. Regardless of which vehicle you choose, enjoy the specials available at Land Rover Santa Fe.
Along with selection, you can expect these Land Rover vehicles to have a variation when it comes to cabin room. If you travel solo or don’t need space for more than 5 passengers, then the 2024 Defender 90 2-Door is compact enough for your drives around Gallup. However, if your family is growing or you often take the whole crew out, then you’re either looking at a Discovery model or you’ll need to upgrade to the Defender 110 or 130. Compare the passenger dimensions for select configurations here:
