2023 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2023 Grand Cherokee Comparison in Roanoke, VA

Land Rover offers sheer British luxury with impressive off-road capabilities, and its 2023 Discovery offers a supremely capable, comfortable, and luxurious seven-seat SUV. First introduced in 2017, the current generation received a facelift in 2021 that saw many interior and powertrain enhancements.

The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee continues largely unchanged from the fifth generation Grand Cherokee that was introduced in 2021. However, if you want seven seats, you've got to go for the long-wheelbase Grand Cherokee L, which is 9 inches longer than the 2023 Discovery.

Here, we compare the Discovery vs. Grand Cherokee in terms of interior, performance, and safety features. In this Land Rover vs. Jeep matchup, you'll discover which one comes out on top.

But if you're already interested in a 2023 Discovery, get in touch with the Land Rover Roanoke team in Roanoke, VA, to learn everything there is to know about the vehicle.

Interior Comparison

The 2023 Discovery provides seven full-sized seats for adults in a body under 200 inches long, something that the 2023 Grand Cherokee cannot do in standard wheelbase specification. While this results in marginally less maximum legroom in the first and second rows, the 2023 Discovery can offer better headroom than the 2023 Grand Cherokee.

The 2023 Discovery and 2023 Grand Cherokee offer the expected standard features of dual-zone climate control with rear air vents, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and a powered driver seat. However, the Discovery also offers a third climate control zone for the rear and a Meridian sound system as standard. It's also got a larger 11-4-inch touch screen for the infotainment system. The 2023 Grand Cherokee's screen is just 10.1 inches in size. The 2023 Grand Cherokee can be optioned with a McIntosh sound system and passenger information display.

In a side-by-side comparison, the 2023 Discovery's cabin is noticeably more luxurious than the 2023 Grand Cherokee. The new Discovery comes with materials of a higher standard, soft-touch surfaces, and a broader range of colors and trims to choose from.

The 2023 Discovery offers 45 cubic feet of luggage space in its five-seat configuration. That is more than the 37.7 cubic feet offered by the 2023 Grand Cherokee. With all seven seats deployed, the 2023 Discovery can still offer 9.1 cubic feet.

Performance Comparison

The 2023 Discovery is offered with a choice of two powertrains. The first is a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 296 horsepower. Buyers can also select a 3.0-liter turbocharged in-line 6-cylinder engine on the Metropolitan Edition that offers 355 horsepower. Regardless of engine choice, a smooth ZF 8-speed automatic transmission sends power to all four wheels via Land Rover's Terrain Response 2 system, which offers several off-road modes.

The 2023 Grand Cherokee comes with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that puts out 293 horsepower through the same ZF 8-speed automatic transmission as the 2023 Discovery. Jeep offers a choice of three four-wheel-drive systems to choose from, as well as the Selec-Terrain® traction management system. You can also option a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 that serves up 360 horsepower if you desire.

The 2023 Discovery can tow up to 8,200 pounds, while the 2023 Grand Cherokee can only manage up to 7,200 pounds.

Safety Features Comparison

The 2023 Discovery and 2023 Grand Cherokee have a comprehensive set of safety features. Standard fittings include at least eight airbags, stability and traction control, child safety locks, daytime running lights, brake assist, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, front collision mitigation, and lane-departure warning. The 2023 Grand Cherokee also offers a knee airbag as standard, but the 2023 Discovery also offers driver monitoring, cross-traffic alert, and integrated turn signal mirrors.

Find the 2023 Discovery in Roanoke, VA

The 2023 Land Rover Discovery offers a level of luxury, capability, and sophistication that the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes close to matching but ultimately falls short. The Discovery also offers the added versatility of seven seats and a larger cargo volume. It's also got an impressive standard feature set and several key safety features as standard. If you're interested in a 2023 Discovery, drop by Land Rover Roanoke in Roanoke, WA, and take it for a test drive.