2025 Jeep Wagoneer vs 2026 Land Rover Discovery

$59,945 · SUV

$60,200 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The most significant numerical divergence between the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer (Car1) and the 2026 Land Rover Discovery (Car2) lies in performance, with the Wagoneer offering 420 hp compared to the Discovery’s 296 hp—a deficit of 124 horsepower for the Land Rover. This power gap is reflected in torque, where the Wagoneer boasts 468 lb-ft against Car2’s 295 lb-ft. Despite these performance discrepancies, both vehicles achieve an identical 20 MPG combined. Price sensitivity shows Car1 starting at a slightly lower MSRP of $59,945 versus $60,200 for Car2. However, the Wagoneer requires less expensive regular unleaded fuel, while the Discovery mandates premium. Dimensionally, the Wagoneer is significantly longer at 214.7 inches compared to the Discovery’s 195.1 inches, translating to a difference in overall road presence and potential maneuverability.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2026 Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery offers standard four-wheel drive, which is often preferable for variable daily commuting conditions over the Wagoneer's standard rear-wheel drive.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Jeep Wagoneer

The Jeep Wagoneer is substantially larger, measuring 214.7 inches long and providing 27.4 cu ft of cargo capacity versus the smaller Discovery.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Jeep Wagoneer

With 420 hp and 468 lb-ft of torque, the Wagoneer provides substantially superior engine output compared to the Discovery's 296 hp and 295 lb-ft.

💰 Best Value

2025 Jeep Wagoneer

Car1 has a lower initial MSRP ($59,945 vs $60,200) and uses regular unleaded fuel, offsetting the equivalent 20 MPG combined rating.

Choose the Jeep Wagoneer if...

Maximum power is critical, as the Wagoneer delivers 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque.
You require maximum cargo space, as the Wagoneer offers 27.4 cubic feet behind the rear seats.
You wish to avoid the recurring cost associated with mandatory premium unleaded fuel.

Choose the Land Rover Discovery if...

Standard four-wheel drive capability is necessary for year-round traction management.
A smaller physical footprint is preferred, with the Discovery measuring 195.1 inches in length.
The minor advantage in city fuel economy (19 MPG vs 17 MPG) is a deciding factor for urban driving.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Jeep Wagoneer	Land Rover Discovery
Length	214.7"	195.1"
Width	83.6"	-
Height	75.6"	74.3"
Wheelbase	123.0"	115.1"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Jeep	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
Brake Drying	✓	—
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	✓	—
Brake Preparation System	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Cornering Lights	✓	—
Front Fog Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Multi-Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Folding Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	—	✓
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Jeep	Land Rover
Base Engine Displacement	3.0 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 6	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	420 hp @ 5200 rpm	296 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	468 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm	295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Number of Valves	24	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Jeep	Land Rover
Transmission Type	8-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	Jeep	Land Rover
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	17/24 MPG	19/23 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	20 MPG	20 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	450.5/636.0 mi.	452.2/547.4 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 gal.	23.8 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

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

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Jeep	Land Rover
Infotainment Display	10.1 in	11.4 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Alpine Speakers	✓	—
Speaker System	9	11
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	—
Satellite Radio	With Real Time Traffic	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	6 months	3 months
Meridian Speakers	—	✓
Stereo Power	—	400W
Subwoofer Count	—	1
Auxiliary Audio Input	—	✓

Power Feature

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

Frontseats

Feature	Jeep	Land Rover
Front Head Room	41.3 in.	39.4 in.
Front Leg Room	40.9 in.	39.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room	66.1 in.	—
Front Hip Room	63.4 in.	—
Seat Material: Leather	✓	✓
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	14-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	14-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Driver Seat Ventilation	✓	—
Passenger Seat Ventilation	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Captain's Chairs	—	✓
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	—	3

Rearseats

Feature	Jeep	Land Rover
Rear Head Room	40.0 in.	39.0 in.
Rear Leg Room	42.7 in.	37.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	65.2 in.	—
Rear Hip Room	63.0 in.	—
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	✓
Third Row Seats Folds Into Floor	✓	—
Folding Center Armrest	—	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Jeep	Land Rover
Wheel Material	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Size	20 x 9.0 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Terrain
Tire Size	275/55R20	—
Spare Tire Type	Full Size Non-Matching	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	Underbody Mounted
Wheel Diameter	—	20 in.

Suspension

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

Warranty

Feature	Jeep	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	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	6 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer and 2026 Land Rover Discovery.

How significant is the performance gap between the 2025 Wagoneer and the 2026 Discovery?

The performance gap is substantial; the Jeep Wagoneer generates 420 hp and 468 lb-ft of torque, whereas the Land Rover Discovery is rated at 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. This results in the Wagoneer having 124 more horsepower, suggesting notably quicker acceleration.

Do these two large SUVs offer different fuel requirements?

Yes, the operational cost implications differ based on fuel grade. The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer is specified to run on regular unleaded, while the 2026 Land Rover Discovery explicitly requires premium unleaded fuel.

What is the difference in size and maneuverability between the two vehicles?

The Wagoneer is a much larger vehicle, measuring 214.7 inches long compared to the Discovery's 195.1 inches in length. This 19.6-inch length difference impacts parking and maneuverability, though both have similar heights around 75 inches.

Which vehicle is better equipped for adverse road conditions out of the box?

The Land Rover Discovery includes standard four-wheel drive (4WD), which typically offers better capability in slippery or low-traction environments. Conversely, the Jeep Wagoneer comes standard with rear-wheel drive (RWD).

How do the MSRPs and fuel economy figures compare?

The Wagoneer starts slightly lower at $59,945 compared to the Discovery's $60,200 MSRP. However, their official combined fuel economy is identical at 20 MPG, though the Discovery claims 19 MPG city versus the Wagoneer's 17 MPG city.

Does one vehicle offer significantly more utility space for cargo?

Based on provided specifications, the Jeep Wagoneer offers superior stated cargo capacity at 27.4 cubic feet. The Land Rover Discovery's cargo volume is not explicitly provided, but the Wagoneer's larger overall dimensions suggest greater utility.