Land Rover Discovery vs Mazda CX-8 Comparison

    Land Rover Discovery

    Mazda CX-8

    2024 Land Rover
    Discovery
    vs
    2024 Mazda
    CX-8

    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
    0.0
    8.1
    8.2
    0.0
    Based on the Land Rover Discovery D350 DYNAMIC HSE (221kW)
    Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Fuel Efficiency
    89L - 90L
    668 to 828 km
    NA
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty

    -
    MSRP
    $116,006 - $130,405
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Flexible interior across three rows
    • Torquey, refined diesel engine
    • Off-road prowess
    Misses
    • Still an awkward looker
    • Options play too much of a role here
    • Fiddly two-step boot lip
    William Stopford
    News Editor
    William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Smooth, sonorous diesel powertrain
    • Excellent fuel economy
    • Comfortable, attractive interior
    Misses
    • Third row isn't great
    • Parents won't appreciate the handsome cloth interior
    • It's being discontinued

    Optional Features

    • Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,820)
    • Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$780)
    • Alloy Wheels Special 22 Inch (+$2,860)
    • Cabin Air Purification (+$627)
    • Cold Climate Pack (+$2,235)
    NA

    Specs

    Type
    BI TURBO CDI, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ-
    Size (cc)
    2995 - 2996-
    Size (L)
    3.0L-
    Induction
    DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO 6-
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAM-
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    24-
    Power
    221kW - 265kW-
    Power RPM
    4000 - 5500-
    Torque
    500Nm - 650Nm-
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 1750-
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.5 - 15.5-

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