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Land Rover Discovery Specs

Since 1995 the Discovery has grown 16.5″ in length and gained 608 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 4 generations · 1995–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Land Rover Discovery is 195.3″ long, 78.3″ wide and 74.4″ tall on a 115″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,996 lb. At 16.3 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.7 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Land Rover Discovery generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1999, when the new car was 3.6″ longer than the 1995–1998 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2024: 150 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Land Rover Discovery dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1995–1998178.7″70.5″77.6″100″4,387 lb
1999–2004182.3″72.4″77.2″100″7,277 lb
2017–2023195.7″78.3″72.8″115″4,846 lb
2024–2026195.3″78.3″74.4″115″4,996 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Discovery year by year

FIG.02·Land Rover Discovery dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026195.3″78.3″115″4,996 lb2
2025195.3″78.3″115″4,996 lb2
2024195.3″78.3″115″4,996 lb2
2023195.7″78.3″115″4,846 lb1
2022195.7″78.3″115″4,846 lb1
2021195.7″78.3″115″4,846 lb1
2020195.7″78.3″115″4,846 lb1
2019195.7″78.3″115″4,846 lb1
2018195.7″78.3″115″4,846 lb1
2017195.7″78.3″115″4,846 lb1
2004183.9″74.4″100″4,575 lb1
2003183.9″74.4″100″4,575 lb1
2002185.4″74.4″100″4,575 lb1
2001185.4″74.4″100″4,575 lb1
2000185.4″74.4″100″4,575 lb1
1999182.3″72.4″100″7,277 lb2
1998178.7″70.5″100″4,464 lb1
1997178.7″70.5″100″4,464 lb1
1996178.7″70.5″100″4,464 lb1
1995178.7″70.5″100″4,387 lb1
ROWS 20·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Discovery on the used market

In 265 Discovery listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2017–2023 car is the most common: 131 of them (49%), at an average asking price of $17,137. The current 2024–2026 car averages $61,614. ForCar visitors have decoded 54 Discovery VINs; the most checked model years are 2020, 2019 and 2018.

FIG.05·Land Rover Discovery generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2024–2026156%$61,6149,333 mi
2017–202313149%$17,13787,739 mi
1999–20048532%$7,143197,512 mi
1995–199893%$7,578173,302 mi
Other years259%$8,72371,689 mi
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Discovery fit

FIG.02·Land Rover Discovery — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.3 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.3 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.5 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 933 cars within 10″ of its length, the Discovery is heavier than 88% and wider than 88%.

FIG.03·Land Rover Discovery against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 933 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width78.3″74″+4.3″
Wheelbase115″112.6″+2.4″
Curb weight4,996 lb4,063 lb+933 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Discovery against its rivals

FIG.04·Land Rover Discovery against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Land Rover Discovery (this car)2026195.3″78.3″4,996 lb
Toyota Highlander2026194.9″76″4,370 lb
Jeep Grand Cherokee2026193.3″77.6″5,007 lb
Ford Explorer2026198.8″78.7″4,713 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Discovery bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Discovery are the same size and weight.

Which Discovery years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 1999, 2017 and 2024. Model years inside each range, such as 2024–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Discovery or the Toyota Highlander?

The 2026 Toyota Highlander is about the same length as the 2026 Discovery, and 626 lb lighter.

How much does a used Discovery cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $7,578 for the 1995–1998 car to $61,614 for the 2024–2026 one, across 265 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 20 Discovery model years, 1995 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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