Land Rover Discovery 2009 vs Nissan Murano 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Land Rover Discovery is more dynamic to drive. Land Rover Discovery engine produces 55 HP more power than Nissan Murano, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Nissan Murano. Thanks to more power Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Murano is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Land Rover Discovery consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Murano, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Discovery could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Land Rover Discovery consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Murano. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Murano 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 27 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 2 other car models, including Nissan Navara, Nissan Pathfinder | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.72 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 402 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery is 0.4 metres less than that of the Nissan Murano, which means Land Rover Discovery can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`240 | 2`495 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 8600 | |
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