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: | 290 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 50 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 | 7.5 | |
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The Land Rover Discovery is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 4.9 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 735 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 77 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 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 | |
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 215 mm (8.5 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: | 5.02 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.89 m | |
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 172 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 595 litres | 172 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2313 litres | 2068 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford Explorer has more luggage space (by 423 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 245 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 3`225 kg | 3`130 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`102 kg | 2`109 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 1`123 kg | 1`021 kg | |
| Ford Explorer load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Land Rover Discovery. Therefore, Ford Explorer is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Explorer is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 21 600 | |
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