At first glance, the 2026 Discovery and 2026 Discovery Sport are similar SUVs. They both have similar bold styling and high-tech interiors. However, they also have distinct differences, which we’re highlighting at Land Rover Northfield.

Spacious Cabins

One of the most distinguishable differences between the two SUVs is their size. The 2026 Discovery Sport is a sleek compact SUV, while the 2026 Discovery is a larger midsize SUV. The Discovery Sport seats five and offers generous cargo space when the rear seats are folded. The Discovery is a three-row SUV that seats up to seven. It holds up to 74.3 cubic feet of cargo with the rear rows down.

Spirited Performance

You’ll also feel a difference in the SUVs when you get behind the wheel. The 2026 Discovery Sport uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine to deliver up to 246 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. When properly equipped, the compact SUV has a 4,400-lb towing capacity. With its optional 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, the 2026 Discovery generates up to 355 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. It has a maximum-available 8,200-lb towing capacity.

Premium Interiors

The Discovery and Discovery Sport each boast unique advantages, but they also bear numerous similarities. Both SUVs offer an 11.4-inch touchscreen with smartphone integration and available SiriusXM®. The 2026 Discovery Sport is streamlined into a single trim, which includes heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and DuoLeather seats. The 2026 Discovery is available in four unique trims. It’s available with heated and ventilated first- and second-row seats, heated third-row seats, four-zone climate control, and Extended Windsor seating surfaces.

Explore Our Land Rover SUVs in Northfield, IL

We encourage you to explore each of these SUVs in person. That way, you can be certain which one is right for you. Visit Land Rover Northfield to test drive them both today!