Land Rover Discovery 2019 vs Ford Explorer 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Land Rover Discovery) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Explorer) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 290 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Land Rover Discovery is more dynamic to drive. Land Rover Discovery engine produces 50 HP less power than Ford Explorer, but torque is 84 NM more than Ford Explorer. Despite less power, Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 12.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 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: | 4.96 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.79 m | |
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 172 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 595 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 172 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2068 litres | 2313 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 245 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 3`130 kg | 3`225 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`109 kg | 2`102 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 1`021 kg | 1`123 kg | |
| Land Rover Discovery load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than Ford Explorer. 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 (€): | 20 000 | 21 000 | |
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