2025 GMC Terrain vs 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport

$30,000 · Crossover

$48,900 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The most significant numerical differentiator is the $18,900 MSRP gap, with the 2025 GMC Terrain starting at $30,000 versus the 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport's $48,900 entry point. This price contrast highlights their different market positioning. Performance metrics heavily favor the Discovery Sport, which delivers 246 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque compared to the Terrain's 175 hp and 203 lb-ft. Conversely, the Terrain excels in efficiency, achieving a 27 MPG combined rating on regular unleaded fuel, substantially better than the Discovery Sport's 20 MPG combined figure. Although slightly shorter in length at 181.0 inches versus 180.9 inches for the LR model, the Terrain offers 29.8 cu ft of cargo space, slightly less than the Discovery Sport's 32.2 cu ft. The fundamental difference lies between the Terrain's focus on affordability and efficiency versus the Discovery Sport's offering of significantly higher output and standard All-Wheel Drive.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 GMC Terrain

The 2025 GMC Terrain wins for commuters due to its superior 27 MPG combined fuel economy versus the Discovery Sport's 20 MPG.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport

The 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport offers slightly more utility with 32.2 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to the Terrain's 29.8 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Enthusiasts will favor the Discovery Sport for its substantial 71 hp advantage, producing 246 hp compared to the Terrain's 175 hp.

💰 Best Value

2025 GMC Terrain

The 2025 GMC Terrain provides a much lower barrier to entry with an MSRP of $30,000 against the Discovery Sport's $48,900.

Choose the GMC Terrain if...

Fuel economy is the top priority, as the Terrain achieves 27 MPG combined versus 20 MPG for car2.
Adhering strictly to a budget is necessary, given the $30,000 MSRP is $18,900 less than car2.
Driving is primarily in areas where FWD is sufficient, as the Terrain comes standard with front-wheel drive.

Choose the Land Rover Discovery Sport if...

Maximum driving performance is desired, evidenced by its 246 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque.
All-wheel drive capability is mandatory, as the Discovery Sport includes it standard.
A slightly larger maximum cargo volume of 32.2 cu ft is required over the Terrain's 29.8 cu ft.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	GMC Terrain	Land Rover Discovery Sport
Length	181.0"	180.9"
Width	74.5"	-
Height	66.2"	67.9"
Wheelbase	107.5"	107.9"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	—
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Front Cross Traffic Alert	✓	—
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	—
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear 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 Solid 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	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	—	✓
Front Fog Lights	—	✓

Engine

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Base Engine Displacement	1.5 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	175 hp @ 5800 rpm	246 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	203 lb-ft @ 2000 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	continuously variable-speed 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)	26/28 MPG	19/23 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	27 MPG	20 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	384.8/414.4 mi.	336.3/407.1 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.8 gal.	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	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Single Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Front View Camera	—	✓
Side View Camera	—	✓
Front Parking Sensors	—	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	—	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	—	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Infotainment Display	15.0 in	—
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	6	10
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
Subwoofer Count	—	1
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	40.0 in.	40.2 in.
Front Leg Room	40.6 in.	39.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room	57.7 in.	57.3 in.
Front Hip Room	55.3 in.	—
Seat Material: Premium Cloth	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	6-way	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	4-way	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Seat Material: Leather/Sueded Microfiber	—	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	—	8-way
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	—	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	—	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power
Passenger Seat Heating	—	Multi-level

Rearseats

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Rear Head Room	39.2 in.	38.7 in.
Rear Leg Room	39.2 in.	38.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	55.7 in.	55.9 in.
Rear Hip Room	51.0 in.	—
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	—
Wheel Size	17 x 7.0 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	—
Tire Size	235/65R17	N/A
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Inside Mounted	Underbody Mounted
Wheel Material	—	Alloy
Wheel Diameter	—	18 in

Suspension

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
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 Terrain and 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport.

What is the primary performance difference between the 2025 Terrain and the 2025 Discovery Sport?

The 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport is significantly more powerful, generating 246 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. The 2025 GMC Terrain produces 175 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque, resulting in a 71 hp deficit for the Terrain.

How does the fuel efficiency compare for these two crossovers?

The GMC Terrain holds a clear advantage in fuel economy, boasting a combined rating of 27 MPG. In contrast, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is rated for 20 MPG combined, reflecting differences likely tied to its higher power output and standard AWD system.

Is the higher price of the Discovery Sport justified by utility features?

While the Discovery Sport is $18,900 more expensive ($48,900 vs $30,000), it offers slightly more cargo space at 32.2 cu ft compared to the Terrain's 29.8 cu ft, alongside standard All-Wheel Drive.

Which vehicle utilizes a continuously variable transmission?

The 2025 GMC Terrain is equipped with a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission. The 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport utilizes a traditional 9-speed automatic transmission.

Are both vehicles dimensionally similar in size?

Yes, the physical footprints are very close; the Terrain measures 181.0 inches in length, only slightly longer than the Discovery Sport's 180.9 inches. The Discovery Sport is marginally taller at 67.9 inches compared to the Terrain's 66.2 inches.