Land Rover Discovery 2009 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 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 (Land Rover Range Rover Sport) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a more dynamic driving. Land Rover Discovery engine produces 95 HP less power than Land Rover Range Rover Sport, but torque is 150 NM more than Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Due to the lower power, Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 105 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 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 Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery | |
| 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Land Rover Discovery 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: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.78 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 784 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery is 1.2 metres less than that of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which means Land Rover Discovery can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`240 | 2`144 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 41 000 | |
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