Land Rover Discovery Sport engine produces 20 HP more power than Jeep Cherokee, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Jeep Cherokee. Despite the higher power, Land Rover Discovery Sport reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.1
5.8
Land Rover Discovery Sport consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Cherokee, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Discovery Sport could require 45 litres more fuel.
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Jaguar XF
Used also on Jeep Renegade
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Land Rover Discovery Sport might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
yes
no
The Land Rover Discovery Sport engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
