Compare the2023 Land Rover DiscoveryVS 2022 Jeep Cherokee

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Environmental Friendliness
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics

Safety

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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 Jeep Cherokee doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

Both the Discovery and Cherokee have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Discovery has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The Cherokee’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Discovery. But it costs extra on the Cherokee.

The Discovery has a standard 3D Surround Camera to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Cherokee only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

The Discovery’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Cherokee doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

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

The Land Rover Discovery weighs 605 to 1450 pounds more than the Jeep Cherokee. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

Warranty

The Discovery comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Cherokee’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The Discovery’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Cherokee’s (6 vs. 5 years).

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Land Rover vehicles are better in initial quality than Jeep vehicles. With 6 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Land Rover higher than Jeep.

Engine

The Discovery’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 26 more horsepower (296 vs. 270) than the Cherokee’s optional 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The Discovery’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 25 more horsepower (296 vs. 271) and 56 lbs.-ft. more torque (295 vs. 239) than the Cherokee’s standard 3.2 DOHC V6. The Discovery P360’s optional 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid produces 84 more horsepower (355 vs. 271) and 130 lbs.-ft. more torque (369 vs. 239) than the Cherokee’s standard 3.2 DOHC V6.

As tested in Motor Trend the Discovery P360 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid is faster than the Jeep Cherokee V6:

	Discovery	Cherokee
Zero to 60 MPH	6.6 sec	8.3 sec
Quarter Mile	15.2 sec	16.4 sec

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Discovery P360 gets better fuel mileage than the Cherokee Trailhawk 3.2 DOHC V6 4x4 (19 city/25 hwy vs. 18 city/24 hwy).

The Discovery has 7.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the Cherokee (23.8 vs. 15.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Land Rover Discovery higher (7 out of 10) than the Jeep Cherokee (5 to 6). This means the Discovery produces up to 8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Cherokee every 15,000 miles.

Brakes and Stopping

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

	Discovery P300	Discovery P360	Cherokee
Front Rotors	13.8 inches	14.4 inches	13 inches
Rear Rotors	13.8 inches	13.8 inches	10.95 inches
Opt Rear Rotors			12.6 inches

The Discovery’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Cherokee are solid, not vented.

The Discovery stops much shorter than the Cherokee:

	Discovery	Cherokee
70 to 0 MPH	170 feet	183 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	128 feet	131 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Discovery has larger standard tires than the Cherokee (255/55R20 vs. 225/60R17). The Discovery’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Cherokee (285/40R22 vs. 245/65R17).

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 Cherokee Latitude LUX 4x4’s standard 65 series tires. The Discovery’s optional tires have a lower 40 series profile than the Cherokee Limited’s optional 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Discovery has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Cherokee Latitude LUX. The Discovery’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 19-inch wheels optional on the Cherokee Limited.

Suspension and Handling

The Discovery has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The Cherokee’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

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

The Discovery has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The Cherokee’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

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 Cherokee doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Discovery’s wheelbase is 8.6 inches longer than on the Cherokee (115.1 inches vs. 106.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Discovery is 3.4 inches wider in the front and 3.1 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Cherokee.

The Discovery R-Dynamic S handles at .76 G’s, while the Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4 pulls only .72 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Discovery R-Dynamic S executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4 (28.1 seconds @ .6 average G’s vs. 28.6 seconds @ .57 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the Discovery has a 3.2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Cherokee (11.1 vs. 7.9 inches), allowing the Discovery to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Discovery’s minimum ground clearance is 2.4 inches higher than on the Cherokee Trailhawk (11.1 vs. 8.7 inches).

Passenger Space

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

The Discovery has 4 inches more front hip room, 2.8 inches more front shoulder room, .5 inches more rear headroom, 5.8 inches more rear hip room and 4.4 inches more rear shoulder room than the Cherokee.

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 Cherokee doesn’t offer tailgating seats.

Cargo Capacity

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

	Discovery	Cherokee
Third Seat Folded	45 cubic feet	n/a
Third Seat Removed	n/a	27.6 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	74.3 cubic feet	54.7 cubic feet

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

	Discovery	Cherokee
Length to seat (3rd/2nd/1st)	11.5”/43.4”/76.9”	n.a./33.9”/67.6”
Max Width	55.6”	49.2”
Min Width	47.24”	39.4”
Height	33.6”	28.8”

Pressing a button automatically lowers or raises the Discovery’s second and third row seats, to make changing between cargo and passengers easier. The Cherokee doesn’t offer automatic folding second row seats.

Towing

The Discovery’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Cherokee’s (5925 vs. 2000 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Jeep Cherokee is only 4500 pounds. The Discovery offers up to a 8200 lbs. towing capacity.

Servicing Ease

The engine in the Discovery is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Cherokee. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because there are no rear spark plugs and the accessory belts are in front.

Ergonomics

Unlike the driver-only memory system optional in the Cherokee (except X/Latitude), 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.

The Discovery’s optional easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Cherokee doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Discovery offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Cherokee doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Discovery’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Cherokee’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

The Discovery has a standard locking fuel door with a remote release located convenient to the driver. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank. The Cherokee doesn’t offer a locking fuel door.

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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee doesn’t offer headlight washers.

When the Discovery with available tilt-down mirrors is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Cherokee’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Discovery’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Cherokee offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

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 Cherokee doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

The Discovery HSE/Metropolitan offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Cherokee.

The Discovery has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning is only available on the Cherokee Latitude Lux/Limited/Trailhawk.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Land Rover Discovery has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Cherokee doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.