2025 GMC Acadia vs 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport

$42,900 · Crossover

$48,900 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The 2025 GMC Acadia bursts onto the scene with a muscular 328 horsepower, significantly outmuscling the Land Rover Discovery Sport's 246 horsepower, giving it a clear edge in straight-line enthusiasm. The Discovery Sport, however, compensates with superior refinement and practical dimensions, featuring a much more compact length of 180.9 inches compared to the Acadia's substantial 204.0 inches. Value is skewed heavily toward the Acadia, starting at an MSRP of $42,900 versus the Land Rover's steeper $48,900—a difference of $6,000. While the Acadia offers better efficiency at a combined 23 MPG, the Discovery Sport leads convincingly in usable space with 32.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity versus the GMC's 23 cubic feet, making practicality a crucial trade-off against the Acadia's sheer performance advantage.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 GMC Acadia

The 2025 GMC Acadia provides superior fuel economy at 23 MPG combined, slightly reducing the daily cost of operation over the Discovery Sport's 20 MPG combined.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport

The 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport wins on inherent practicality due to its significantly larger 32.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity compared to the Acadia's 23 cubic feet.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 GMC Acadia

The Acadia delivers an exhilarating performance advantage with 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque, far exceeding the Discovery Sport's output.

💰 Best Value

2025 GMC Acadia

The Acadia offers substantial performance gains for $6,000 less in initial outlay, boasting a $42,900 MSRP against the Discovery Sport's $48,900.

Choose the GMC Acadia if...

You prioritize acceleration and raw power, benefiting from the 328 horsepower engine.
You need the most space in the largest package, given the Acadia measures 204.0 inches in length.
Budget is a main constraint, as the Acadia starts $6,000 cheaper at $42,900 MSRP.

Choose the Land Rover Discovery Sport if...

You require maximum utility in a smaller footprint, highlighted by its 32.2 cu ft cargo volume.
You prefer the assured traction that comes standard with an All-Wheel Drive system.
You value a slightly smoother gear change experience provided by the 9-speed automatic transmission.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	GMC Acadia	Land Rover Discovery Sport
Length	204.0"	180.9"
Width	79.6"	-
Height	70.1"	67.9"
Wheelbase	120.9"	107.9"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	GMC	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	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	—
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	2	3
Rear Fixed Headrests	✓	—
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	—	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	—	✓
Front Fog Lights	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	—	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	—	✓

Engine

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Base Engine Displacement	2.5 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	328 hp @ 5500 rpm	246 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm	269 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed automatic
Drivetrain Type	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Hill Descent Control	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	20/27 MPG	19/23 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	23 MPG	20 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	0/0 mi.	336.3/407.1 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	—	17.7 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

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

In Car Entertainment

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Infotainment Display	15.0 in	—
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Premium Speaker Brand	Bose	—
Speaker System	12	10
Subwoofer Count	1	1
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	3 months
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	✓
Meridian Speakers	—	✓
Stereo Power	—	380W
Android Auto (Wired)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	—	✓
Antenna Type	—	Diversity

Power Feature

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

Frontseats

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Front Head Room	42.6 in.	40.2 in.
Front Leg Room	44.3 in.	39.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room	62.0 in.	57.3 in.
Front Hip Room	59.2 in.	—
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	6-way	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Seat Material: Leather/Sueded Microfiber	—	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power

Rearseats

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Rear Head Room	40.0 in.	38.7 in.
Rear Leg Room	41.5 in.	38.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	62.0 in.	55.9 in.
Rear Hip Room	58.4 in.	—
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	✓	—

Tires and Wheels

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	—
Wheel Size	18 x 7.5 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	—
Tire Size	255/65R18	N/A
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	Underbody Mounted
Wheel Material	—	Alloy
Wheel Diameter	—	18 in

Suspension

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

Warranty

Feature	GMC	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 GMC Acadia and 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport.

How much more powerful is the 2025 GMC Acadia than the Discovery Sport?

The GMC Acadia is significantly more potent, delivering 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque. This represents an 82 horsepower advantage over the Land Rover Discovery Sport, which generates 246 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque.

Which crossover offers better cargo space for hauling gear?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is the clear winner for cargo capacity, offering 32.2 cubic feet behind the second row. The 2025 GMC Acadia, while larger overall, only provides 23 cubic feet in that configuration.

What is the typical price difference between these two crossovers?

There is a notable $6,000 price disparity at the base level. The 2025 GMC Acadia starts at an MSRP of $42,900, whereas the 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport is priced from $48,900.

How do the MPG figures compare for highway commuting?

For highway driving efficiency, the Acadia holds the lead with an EPA estimate of 27 MPG on regular unleaded fuel. The Discovery Sport is rated slightly lower for highway driving at 23 MPG.

Does one vehicle offer superior drivetrain technology?

Yes, the Discovery Sport comes standard with All-Wheel Drive, potentially offering better grip in adverse conditions than the Acadia's standard Front Wheel Drive setup. However, the Acadia uses an 8-speed shiftable automatic, whereas the Land Rover utilizes a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Is the 2025 Acadia physically larger than the Discovery Sport?

The Acadia is substantially longer, measuring 204.0 inches from bumper to bumper compared to the Discovery Sport's 180.9 inches. This difference translates to the Acadia being bulkier in overall road presence.