Land Rover Discovery vs Toyota Yaris Cross

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 Yaris Cross gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Discovery stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and Meridian audio that you will not find on the Toyota Yaris Cross. 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 Yaris Cross offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Land Rover Discovery and 1-zone in the Toyota Yaris Cross.

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 Yaris Cross responds with a 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid making 85kW and 141Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Land Rover Discovery has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 85kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Discovery is 3.5s 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, 776mm longer than the Toyota Yaris Cross at 4,180mm (2,560mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Discovery generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 258L in the Land Rover Discovery and 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross, giving the Toyota Yaris Cross a 132L advantage. The Land Rover Discovery seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Land Rover Discovery leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 400kg. That 3,100kg 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 $1,083/year for the Toyota Yaris Cross. That is a $1,140 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Yaris Cross.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Land Rover Discovery) vs $1,083 (Toyota Yaris Cross). The Toyota Yaris Cross saves you roughly $1,140 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 Yaris Cross). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Land Rover Discovery)—.