Ford Explorer 2018 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: | 249 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Land Rover Discovery is a more dynamic driving. Ford Explorer engine produces 9 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery, but torque is 84 NM less than Land Rover Discovery. Despite the higher power, Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 77 litres | |
| 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 | |
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 172 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2068 litres | |
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Ford Explorer has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Explorer has 423 litres more trunk space than the Land Rover Discovery. The Land Rover Discovery may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 3`130 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Explorer is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 20 200 | |
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