The current Land Rover Discovery is 195.7″ long, 78.3″ wide, on a 115″ wheelbase, weighing 4,846 lb. Since 1995 it has grown 9% in length and gained 10% in weight. At 16.3 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Land Rover Discovery generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Land Rover Discovery, 459 lb of it since 1995, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1998 | 178.7″ | 70.5″ | 77.6″ | 100″ | 4,387 lb |
| 1999 | 182.3″ | 72.4″ | 77.2″ | 100″ | 7,277 lb |
| 2000–2004 | 185.4″ | 74.4″ | 76.4″ | 100″ | 4,575 lb |
| 2017–2026 | 195.7″ | 78.3″ | 72.8″ | 115″ | 4,846 lb |
From 1995 to today the Discovery gained 16.9″ of length (9%) and 459 lb of weight (10%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Discovery year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 20 years on record for the Land Rover Discovery. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 4 new platforms below.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 195.3″ | 78.3″ | 115″ | 2 | |
| 2025 | 195.3″ | 78.3″ | 115″ | 2 | |
| 2024 | 195.3″ | 78.3″ | 115″ | 2 | |
| 2023 | 195.7″ | 78.3″ | 115″ | 1 | |
| 2022 | 195.7″ | 78.3″ | 115″ | 1 | |
| 2021 | 195.7″ | 78.3″ | 115″ | 1 | |
| 2020 | 195.7″ | 78.3″ | 115″ | 1 | |
| 2019 | 195.7″ | 78.3″ | 115″ | 1 | |
| 2018 | 195.7″ | 78.3″ | 115″ | 1 | |
| 2017 | 195.7″ | 78.3″ | 115″ | 1 | |
| 2004 | 183.9″ | 74.4″ | 100″ | 1 | |
| 2003 | 183.9″ | 74.4″ | 100″ | 1 | |
| 2002 | 185.4″ | 74.4″ | 100″ | 1 | |
| 2001 | 185.4″ | 74.4″ | 100″ | 1 | |
| 2000 | 185.4″ | 74.4″ | 100″ | 1 | |
| 1999 | 182.3″ | 72.4″ | 100″ | 2 | |
| 1998 | 178.7″ | 70.5″ | 100″ | 1 | |
| 1997 | 178.7″ | 70.5″ | 100″ | 1 | |
| 1996 | 178.7″ | 70.5″ | 100″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 178.7″ | 70.5″ | 100″ | 1 |
Will a Discovery fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 16.3-foot Land Rover Discovery it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the Discovery clears the garage by 2.7 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.3 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.3 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 863 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 78.3″ | 73.6″ | +4.7″ |
| Wheelbase | 115″ | 113″ | +2.0″ |
| Curb weight | 4,846 lb | 4,065 lb | 781 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 4,846 lb the Land Rover Discovery is 780 lb heavier than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display, 20 measured model years for the Land Rover Discovery between 1995 and 2026.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Land Rover Discovery fits into 4 rows instead of 20. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Land Rover Discovery.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Land Rover Discovery?
195.7″ (16′ 4″) in its current generation, 78.3″ wide and 72.8″ tall.
How much does a Land Rover Discovery weigh?
4,846 lb at the kerb, which is 10% more than the first generation we hold from 1995.
Will a Discovery fit in a garage?
At 16.3 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Discovery got bigger over the years?
Yes — 16.9″ longer and 459 lb heavier since 1995, across 4 generations. Weight grew 10%, far faster than length.
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