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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Lincoln MKX

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2018 Lincoln MKX

Overview

SpecLand Rover Discovery SportP250 LandmarkLincoln MKXPremiere
Selected trimP250 LandmarkPremiere
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission9-speed automatic6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262018

Pricing & market

SpecLand Rover Discovery SportP250 LandmarkLincoln MKXPremiere
MSRP$49,900$39,035 (best)
Lowest listing price$15,498$13,616 (best)
Median listing price$36,800$14,394 (best)
Highest listing price$59,111$14,477 (best)
For sale now21 (best)3

Fuel economy & range

SpecLand Rover Discovery SportP250 LandmarkLincoln MKXPremiere
Combined MPG20 MPG20 MPG
City MPG19 MPG (best)17 MPG
Highway MPG23 MPG25 MPG (best)
Fuel tank17.7 gal18 gal (best)

Performance

SpecLand Rover Discovery SportP250 LandmarkLincoln MKXPremiere
Horsepower246 hp303 hp (best)
Torque269 lb-ft278 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L3.7 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecLand Rover Discovery SportP250 LandmarkLincoln MKXPremiere
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume32.4 cu ft37.2 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity4,409 lbs (best)3,500 lbs
Curb weight4,035 lbs (best)4,168 lbs
Ground clearance7.8 in (best)
Wheelbase107.9 in112.2 in (best)
Length180.9 in190 in (best)
Width76.1 in (best)
Height67.9 in (best)66.2 in

Safety & recalls

SpecLand Rover Discovery SportP250 LandmarkLincoln MKXPremiere
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)5

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimLand Rover Discovery SportLincoln MKX
1

P250 Landmark

$49,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Premiere

$39,035 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Premiere

$41,530 MSRP

3

Select

$42,550 MSRP

4

Select

$45,045 MSRP

5

Reserve

$46,560 MSRP

6

Reserve

$49,055 MSRP

7

Black Label

$54,230 MSRP

8

Black Label

$56,725 MSRP

Live inventory

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Lincoln MKX FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport or 2018 Lincoln MKX?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs 2018 Lincoln MKX on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport or 2018 Lincoln MKX?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2018 Lincoln MKX starts lower at $39,035. Live Land Rover Discovery Sport listings start at $15,498. Live Lincoln MKX listings start at $13,616.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport or 2018 Lincoln MKX?
The 2018 Lincoln MKX leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (39,035).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport or 2018 Lincoln MKX?
The 2018 Lincoln MKX leads on horsepower in this comparison (303).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport or 2018 Lincoln MKX?
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (4,409).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs 2018 Lincoln MKX?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Lincoln MKX (5/5 NHTSA overall).