Ford Explorer 2015 vs Land Rover Discovery 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Explorer) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Land Rover Discovery) 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: | 345 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 475 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Ford Explorer is more dynamic to drive. Ford Explorer engine produces 87 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery, but torque is 125 NM less than Land Rover Discovery. Thanks to more power Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 7.5 | |
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The Land Rover Discovery is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Explorer could require 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 89 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Land Rover Discovery 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 2.07 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Ford Explorer is 5 cm longer than the Land Rover Discovery, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Explorer is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 258 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Ford Explorer has more luggage capacity. Ford Explorer has 337 litres more trunk space than the Land Rover Discovery. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 21 400 | |
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