Verdict
The Malaysian decision starts with a RM129,838 gap. The Ford Everest is the bigger, more torque-rich seven-seater: 4,914 mm long, 2,900 mm wheelbase, 405 Nm and an 80-litre diesel tank. The Land Rover Discovery Sport answers with 237 hp, all-wheel drive, 479 litres of boot space, a 5-year warranty and quoted 8.2-second 0-100 km/h pace. Both are CBU SUVs with seven airbags. The Ford feels the pragmatic buy on numbers; the Land Rover asks you to pay for pace, AWD and warranty cover.
Pick the Ford Everest if you want the cheaper seven-seat SUV with more torque, a longer wheelbase and a larger fuel tank.
Pick the Land Rover Discovery Sport if you want more power, all-wheel drive, a bigger boot and the longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM266,388; Land Rover Discovery Sport RM396,226
- Power and torque: Ford Everest 167 hp and 405 Nm; Land Rover Discovery Sport 237 hp and 340 Nm
- Driven wheels: Ford Everest rear-wheel drive; Land Rover Discovery Sport all-wheel drive
- Size: Ford Everest 4,914 mm long and 1,841 mm tall; Land Rover Discovery Sport 4,599 mm long and 1,724 mm tall
- Boot space: Ford Everest 259 litres; Land Rover Discovery Sport 479 litres
- Warranty: Ford Everest 3 years; Land Rover Discovery Sport 5 years
Everest
- RM129,838 cheaper to buy
- Higher torque at 405 Nm
- Longer 2,900 mm wheelbase
- Lower power at 167 hp
- Rear-wheel drive, not all-wheel drive
- Smaller 259-litre boot
Discovery Sport
- Stronger 237 hp output
- All-wheel drive included
- Larger 479-litre boot
- Costs RM129,838 more
- Lower torque at 340 Nm
- Shorter 2,741 mm wheelbase
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 266,388✓ | RM 396,226 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Single Turbo | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 167 hp | 237 hp✓ |
| Torque | 405 Nm✓ | 340 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 10.1 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Six-speed Automatic | Auto 9-Speed ZF EP2 |
| Gears | 6 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | ZF |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 199 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 197 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,599 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 2,173 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,724 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 1,841 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 479 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Pirelli Scorpion Verde |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladderframe | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Springs | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Terrain Response System (General, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud and Ruts, and Sand) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available for two outer middle row seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | Bi-Xenon Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Manual reclining and sliding middle row with 60:40 Split-folding, Last Row 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Last Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Middle, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 8.0" Touchscreen system with 190 watt, 10-speaker Land Rover Audio System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | No | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 300,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km✓ | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years✓ | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/80,000 free maintenance |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 438✓ | RM 440 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Everest vs Discovery Sport FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Land Rover Discovery Sport better?
The Ford Everest is better if price, torque and overall length matter most. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is better if you want more power, all-wheel drive, a bigger boot and a 5-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport costs RM129,838 more than the Ford Everest, at RM396,226 versus RM266,388.
Which has more space on paper?
The Ford Everest is longer, taller and has a longer wheelbase, but the Land Rover Discovery Sport has the larger boot: 479 litres versus 259 litres. Both seat seven.