Ford Explorer 2015 vs Land Rover Discovery 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 475 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Ford Explorer is more dynamic to drive. Ford Explorer engine produces 105 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Land Rover Discovery. Thanks to more power Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 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 | 77 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 1130 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 | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.89 m | |
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 172 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 172 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 595 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 2068 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 3`130 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 21 600 | |
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