Head to head
Land Rover Defender 90 vs Land Rover Discovery (5th generation)
The Land Rover Defender 90 is a short-wheelbase off-road 4x4. The Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) is a seven-seat 4x4.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Land Rover Defender 90 | Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | up to 6 | 7 |
| Body | 3-door, short wheelbase | - |
| D300 engine | - | 3.0 litre, 300hp diesel, all-wheel drive, automatic |
| Boot volume | - | 258 litres (all seats up) to 2406 litres (all seats down) |
Sources: Land Rover Defender 90, Land Rover Discovery (5th generation). Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Defender 90 if...
The smallest and most compact Defender body, aimed at buyers wanting real off-road capability without the length of the 110 or 130. It is used commercially as a rugged utility vehicle as much as a leisure 4x4.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Buy or hire the Discovery (5th generation) if...
Land Rover's do-it-all seven-seat SUV, used by specialist hire firms for family trips, towing and rough-ground work alike. The D300 R-Dynamic HSE tested here is a well-equipped mid-range diesel spec.
Listed by
- Avis Prestige - London, South Kensington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Land Rover Defender 90 and the Land Rover Discovery (5th generation)?
The Land Rover Defender 90 is a short-wheelbase off-road 4x4; the Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) is a seven-seat 4x4.
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