Land Rover Discovery vs Toyota Fortuner

Pricing for one or both models is yet to be confirmed for the Australian market. We will update this comparison when official RRPs are announced.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Land Rover Discovery features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Fortuner gets a 8-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Discovery stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and Meridian audio that you will not find on the Toyota Fortuner. The Toyota Fortuner counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Discovery gets leather upholstery while the Toyota Fortuner offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Land Rover Discovery and 1-zone in the Toyota Fortuner.

The Land Rover Discovery uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 257kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.3 seconds.

The Toyota Fortuner responds with a Diesel making 150kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Land Rover Discovery has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Discovery is 3.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Discovery measures 4,956mm long on a 2,923mm wheelbase, 161mm longer than the Toyota Fortuner at 4,795mm (2,745mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Discovery generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 258L in the Land Rover Discovery and 200L in the Toyota Fortuner, giving the Land Rover Discovery a 58L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 2391L vs 1080L.

For towing, the Land Rover Discovery leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,100kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,223/year for the Land Rover Discovery and $2,166/year for the Toyota Fortuner. That is a $57 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Fortuner.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Land Rover Discovery) vs $2,166 (Toyota Fortuner). The Toyota Fortuner saves you roughly $57 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Discovery) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Fortuner). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Land Rover Discovery)—.