Ford Explorer 2019 vs Land Rover Discovery 2020
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ford Explorer is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Land Rover Discovery can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Ford Explorer also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.3 - 3.3 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 - 400 HP | 249 - 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 - 563 NM | 400 - 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 6.5 - 8.1 seconds | |
| In general, Ford Explorer are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Land Rover Discovery. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.1 | 7.3 - 9.3 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 200 - 211 mm (7.9 - 8.3 inches) | 283 mm (11.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Land Rover Discovery can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.89 m | |
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Ford Explorer is larger, but lower. Ford Explorer is 11 cm longer than the Land Rover Discovery, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Explorer is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 1231 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2485 litres | 2485 litres | |
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Land Rover Discovery has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Ford Explorer uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Explorer is 0.2 metres less than that of the Land Rover Discovery. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 3`160 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 47 400 | |
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