Compare the2023 Land Rover DiscoveryVS 2023 Genesis GV70

For enhanced safety, the front and second-row seat shoulder belts of the Land Rover Discovery have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Genesis GV70 doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

Both the Discovery and the GV70 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Discovery P360’s optional 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid produces 55 more horsepower (355 vs. 300) and 58 lbs.-ft. more torque (369 vs. 311) than the GV70’s standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder.

On the EPA test cycle the Discovery P360 gets better fuel mileage than the GV70 3.5 turbo V6 (19 city/25 hwy vs. 19 city/24 hwy).

The Discovery has 6.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the GV70 (23.8 vs. 17.4 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Land Rover Discovery higher (7 out of 10) than the Genesis GV70 (5). This means the Discovery produces up to 8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the GV70 every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the Discovery’s brake rotors are larger than those on the GV70:

The Discovery stops shorter than the GV70:

For better traction, the Discovery has larger standard tires than the GV70 (255/55R20 vs. 235/60R18). The Discovery’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the GV70 (285/40R22 vs. 255/40R21).

The Discovery’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the GV70’s 60 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Discovery has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the GV70. The Discovery’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels optional on the GV70 Sport Prestige.

The Discovery offers an optional full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the GV70; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

The front and rear suspension of the Discovery uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the GV70, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The Discovery has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Discovery’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The GV70 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The Discovery has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The GV70 doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Discovery’s wheelbase is 1.9 inches longer than on the GV70 (115.1 inches vs. 113.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Discovery is 1.8 inches wider in the front and .9 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the GV70.

For greater off-road capability the Discovery has a 3.8 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the GV70 (11.1 vs. 7.3 inches), allowing the Discovery to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The front grille of the Discovery uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The GV70 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Discovery has standard seating for 7 passengers; the GV70 can only carry 5.

The Discovery has 1.3 inches more front shoulder room, .2 inches more rear legroom and 2.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the GV70.

Flexibility is maximized at the game, campground or a drive-in theatre in the Discovery when its optional tailgating rear seats are deployed, allowing people to sit facing out of the liftgate. (Do not use while vehicle is in motion.) The GV70 doesn’t offer tailgating seats.

The Discovery’s cargo area provides more volume than the GV70.

The Discovery’s cargo area is larger than the GV70’s in almost every dimension:

The Discovery’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the GV70’s (5925 vs. 3500 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Genesis GV70 is only 3500 pounds. The Discovery offers up to a 8200 lbs. towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) on the Discovery uses the Dynamic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The GV70 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Discovery has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The GV70 doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the GV70 Select/Advanced/Sport/3.5T, the Discovery offers an optional driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the Discovery to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The GV70 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Discovery HSE/Metropolitan offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The GV70 doesn’t offer headlight washers.

The Discovery HSE/Metropolitan has standard front air conditioned seats and the Discovery offers them optionally in the second row. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The GV70 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.