Land Rover Discovery 2016 vs Lexus RX 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Land Rover Discovery is more dynamic to drive. Land Rover Discovery engine produces 102 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 7.8 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Land Rover Discovery consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Discovery could require 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 89 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Land Rover Discovery has 4x4: All wheels are powered permanently, has a center differential. Full time 4WD can be used both on and off road. Transfer cases in most have two modes (low and high), which allows the use of low speed range in harsh conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Land Rover Discovery engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus RX 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 2.07 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.71 m | |
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Land Rover Discovery is larger. Land Rover Discovery is 8 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 18 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Discovery is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1231 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2406 litres | no data | |
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Land Rover Discovery has more luggage capacity. Land Rover Discovery has 678 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 200 | 30 000 | |
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