Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Toyota Fortuner
Verdict
This is less a trim fight than a price-and-purpose split. The Discovery Sport costs RM396,226 against the Fortuner’s RM195,880, yet it brings 237 hp, a quoted 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time and a much larger 479-litre boot. The Fortuner counters with 400 Nm from its 2.4-litre diesel, an 80-litre tank and a taller, longer body. Both seat seven, use all-wheel drive and have seven airbags; the Toyota alone has a 4-star ASEAN NCAP result here.
Pick the Land Rover Discovery Sport if you want the quicker, more powerful seven-seat SUV with far more quoted boot space.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you want the cheaper diesel seven-seater with stronger torque, a bigger fuel tank and a listed ASEAN NCAP score.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Discovery Sport RM396,226; Toyota Fortuner RM195,880
- Power: Land Rover Discovery Sport 237 hp; Toyota Fortuner 148 hp
- Torque: Land Rover Discovery Sport 340 Nm; Toyota Fortuner 400 Nm
- Boot space: Land Rover Discovery Sport 479 litres; Toyota Fortuner 200 litres
- Fuel tank: Land Rover Discovery Sport 70 litres; Toyota Fortuner 80 litres
- Road tax per year: Land Rover Discovery Sport RM440; Toyota Fortuner RM754
Discovery Sport
- Much stronger 237 hp output
- Quoted 0-100 km/h time of 8.2 seconds
- Larger 479-litre boot
- Costs RM200,346 more
- Smaller 70-litre fuel tank
- No ASEAN NCAP rating listed
Fortuner
- Far lower purchase price
- Higher 400 Nm torque figure
- Bigger 80-litre fuel tank
- Only 148 hp against the Land Rover’s 237 hp
- Much smaller 200-litre boot
- Higher RM754 annual road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 396,226 | RM 195,880✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 237 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1 | 15.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Auto 9-Speed ZF EP2 | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | 9 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Toyota |
| Driveline | All 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 | 4,599 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 2,173 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,724 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 1,841 kg | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 479 litres✓ | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Verde | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Ladder-frame |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Terrain Response System (General, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud and Ruts, and Sand) | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Manual reclining and sliding middle row with 60:40 Split-folding, Last Row 50:50 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Last Row | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 8.0" Touchscreen system with 190 watt, 10-speaker Land Rover Audio System | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 300,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/80,000 free maintenance | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 440✓ | RM 754 |
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.
Discovery Sport vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport or Toyota Fortuner better?
The Discovery Sport is better for performance and boot space. The Fortuner is better if price, diesel torque and fuel-tank size matter more. For a cost-conscious seven-seat buyer, the Toyota makes the easier case.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is RM200,346 dearer than the Toyota Fortuner. That gap buys more power, a quoted 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time and a larger boot, but not more seats or airbags.
Which one has more luggage space?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has the bigger boot at 479 litres, compared with 200 litres in the Toyota Fortuner. If all seven seats are not your only priority, that is a clear practical advantage.