Ford Explorer 2005 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Explorer) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Land Rover Range Rover Sport) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 295 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 406 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Ford Explorer is more dynamic to drive. Ford Explorer engine produces 105 HP more power than Land Rover Range Rover Sport, but torque is 34 NM less than Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Thanks to more power Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 | 10.2 | |
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The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Explorer could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Ford Explorer is 12 cm longer than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Explorer is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`825 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6000 | |
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