Jaguar E-Pace vs Land Rover Discovery: Specs Compared
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The Jaguar E-Pace is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 24 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Land Rover Discovery, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $300 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Jaguar E-Pace leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2018–2024
Jaguar E-Pace
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 12 configurations
2015–2026
Land Rover Discovery
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 34 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Jaguar E-Pace | Land Rover Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 24 mpg ✓ | 23 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 28 mpg ✓ | 26 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,150 ✓ | $3,450 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 371 g/mi ✓ | 395 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid | SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, 3.0 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S9) | Automatic (S9), Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Premium, Diesel |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2018–2024 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 12 | 34 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Jaguar E-Pace vs Land Rover Discovery dimensions and size
The Land Rover Discovery is 22 inches longer than the Jaguar E-Pace on a wheelbase 9.4 inches longer, and 751.8 lbs heavier. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Jaguar E-Pace (2026) | Land Rover Discovery (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.2 in | 195.3 in | 22 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 78 in | 78.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 65 in | 74.4 in | 9.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.5 in | 115 in | 9.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,094 lbs | 4,846 lbs | 752 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Jaguar E-Pace vs Land Rover Discovery: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Jaguar E-Pace burns about $3,150 of fuel annually against $3,450 for the Land Rover Discovery. That $300 yearly gap compounds to roughly $1,500 over five years and $2,400 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City versus highway split: the Land Rover Discovery is the stronger commuter at 21 mpg city, while the Jaguar E-Pace pulls ahead on the interstate at 28 mpg highway. If most of your driving is stop-and-go traffic the city figure is the one to weigh; for long-distance highway mileage the reverse is true, and the two vehicles effectively swap places depending on how you drive.
Powertrain choice: the Jaguar E-Pace is recorded with 2 distinct engine configurations (SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid), the Land Rover Discovery with 3 (SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, 3.0). Across 12 recorded Jaguar E-Pace configurations and 34 for the Land Rover Discovery, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Jaguar E-Pace is offered with All-Wheel Drive, the Land Rover Discovery with All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Tailpipe emissions: at their cleanest configurations the Jaguar E-Pace emits 371 g/mile of CO2 versus 395 g/mile for the Land Rover Discovery. Emissions track fuel consumption almost exactly, so the cleaner vehicle here is also the cheaper one to fuel.
E-Pace vs Discovery: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Jaguar E-Pace or the Land Rover Discovery?
The Jaguar E-Pace is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 24 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Land Rover Discovery, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $300 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Jaguar E-Pace runs about $3,150 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,450 for the Land Rover Discovery — a difference of roughly $300 per year.
What engines do the E-Pace and Discovery offer?
Jaguar E-Pace: SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid. Land Rover Discovery: SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, 3.0.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Jaguar E-Pace as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and the Land Rover Discovery as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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