Land Rover Discovery 2020 vs Toyota Highlander 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 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 (Toyota Highlander) 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: | 350 HP | 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 237 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Land Rover Discovery engine produces 164 HP more power than Toyota Highlander, whereas torque is 463 NM more than Toyota Highlander. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 6.7 | |
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The Toyota Highlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Land Rover Discovery consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Highlander, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Discovery could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 89 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 285 mm (11.2 inches) | 203 mm (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 | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.76 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 986 litres | 453 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2061 litres | 2387 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Toyota Highlander may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Highlander (by 326 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery is 1.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Highlander, which means Land Rover Discovery can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`080 kg | 2`722 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`316 kg | 2`025 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 764 kg | 697 kg | |
| Land Rover Discovery load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Toyota Highlander. Therefore, Land Rover Discovery is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 47 200 | 46 400 | |
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