2025 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2026 Land Rover Discovery

$61,500 · SUV

$60,200 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The most significant numerical disparity between the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban and the 2026 Land Rover Discovery is the 59 horsepower gap, with the Suburban delivering 355 hp compared to the Discovery's 296 hp. However, the Discovery counters with superior fuel economy, achieving 20 combined MPG versus the Suburban's 17 combined MPG, a 3 MPG advantage, despite requiring premium unleaded fuel. Pricewise, the vehicles are closely matched, with the Discovery holding a slight MSRP advantage at $60,200 versus the Suburban's $61,500. The Suburban also offers substantially more physical presence and utility, measuring 226.3 inches in length and providing 41.5 cubic feet of standard cargo space, significantly outweighing the shorter Discovery (195.1 inches). Furthermore, the Suburban provides 383 lb-ft of torque versus 295 lb-ft in the Land Rover, indicating better towing/hauling capability for the larger SUV.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2026 Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery wins for commuting due to its significantly better fuel efficiency, netting 20 combined MPG versus the Suburban's 17 combined MPG.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Chevrolet Suburban

The Chevrolet Suburban is the family winner, boasting a superior 41.5 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to the smaller Discovery's unlisted volume.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Chevrolet Suburban

Enthusiasts will favor the Suburban due to its higher output of 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque, significantly exceeding the Discovery's power figures.

💰 Best Value

2026 Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery offers better immediate value by having a lower starting MSRP of $60,200 and superior fuel economy metrics.

Choose the Chevrolet Suburban if...

You require maximum hauling capacity, supported by 383 lb-ft of torque.
You need the largest physical footprint, evidenced by its 226.3-inch length.
Maximum horsepower is critical, as the Suburban produces 355 hp.

Choose the Land Rover Discovery if...

Fuel economy is a top priority, achieving 20 combined MPG on regular unleaded fuel.
A lower initial investment is desired, with an MSRP of $60,200.
Standard 4WD capability is preferred over the Suburban's RWD configuration.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Chevrolet Suburban	Land Rover Discovery
Length	226.3"	195.1"
Width	81.1"	-
Height	75.6"	74.3"
Wheelbase	134.1"	115.1"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Chevrolet	Land Rover
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	✓	—
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	2	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Brake Preparation System	—	✓
Front Fog Lights	—	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Chevrolet	Land Rover
Base Engine Displacement	5.3 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	V8	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	355 hp @ 5600 rpm	296 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm	295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Overhead valves (OHV)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓
Cylinder Deactivation	✓	—

Drive Train

Feature	Chevrolet	Land Rover
Transmission Type	10-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive
Rear Differential Type	Limited Slip	—
4WD System Type	—	Full Time
Transfer Case Gearing	—	Electronic Single-Speed
Hill Descent Control	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	Chevrolet	Land Rover
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	15/20 MPG	19/23 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	17 MPG	20 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	420.0/560.0 mi.	452.2/547.4 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	28.0 gal.	23.8 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Chevrolet	Land Rover
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	—
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	✓
Side View Camera	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Automatic Parking Assist	✓	—
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	✓	—
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leatherette Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	✓
Sun Sensor	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
Driver Assisted Parking Assist	—	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	—	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓
Interior Air Filtration	—	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	—	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Chevrolet	Land Rover
Infotainment Display	17.7 in	11.4 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	6	11
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	—
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	—
Meridian Speakers	—	✓
Stereo Power	—	400W
Subwoofer Count	—	1
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	3 months

Power Feature

Feature	Chevrolet	Land Rover
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Moonroof Type	—	1st Row Power Glass

Frontseats

Feature	Chevrolet	Land Rover
Front Head Room	42.3 in.	39.4 in.
Front Leg Room	44.5 in.	39.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room	65.6 in.	—
Front Hip Room	61.5 in.	—
Seat Material: Premium Cloth	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	14-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	6-way	14-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Seat Material: Leather	—	✓
Front Seat Type: Captain's Chairs	—	✓
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Driver Seat Memory Settings	—	3
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	—	3
Driver Seat Heating	—	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	—	Multi-level

Rearseats

Feature	Chevrolet	Land Rover
Rear Head Room	38.9 in.	39.0 in.
Rear Leg Room	42.0 in.	37.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	64.6 in.	—
Rear Hip Room	61.3 in.	—
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Chevrolet	Land Rover
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	—
Wheel Size	18 x 8.5 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Terrain
Tire Size	265/65R18	—
Spare Tire Type	Full Size Non-Matching	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	Underbody Mounted
Wheel Material	—	Alloy
Wheel Diameter	—	20 in.

Suspension

Feature	Chevrolet	Land Rover
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Chevrolet	Land Rover
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ 100000 mi.	6 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ unlimited mi.	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban and 2026 Land Rover Discovery.

How much more cargo room does the Suburban offer than the Discovery?

The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban provides a standard 41.5 cu ft of cargo space. Specific cargo volume figures for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery were not provided, but given the 31.2-inch difference in length (226.3 in vs 195.1 in), the Suburban is dimensionally much larger.

Which vehicle requires less expensive fuel?

The Suburban uses regular unleaded fuel, supporting its lower running costs, whereas the Land Rover Discovery mandates premium unleaded fuel, adding to ownership expenses.

What is the performance difference based on horsepower and torque?

The Suburban leads significantly with 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque, surpassing the Discovery's 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque by substantial margins in both metrics.

Is the Discovery's higher MPG offset by its premium fuel requirement?

The Discovery achieves 20 combined MPG compared to the Suburban's 17 combined MPG. While more efficient per gallon, the requirement for premium fuel might negate some of those savings depending on local fuel price differences.

How do the drivetrains compare between these two SUVs?

The Suburban is fundamentally rear-wheel drive (RWD) with a 10-speed automatic transmission, while the Discovery comes standard with four-wheel drive (4WD) mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.