Land Rover Discovery 2009 vs Porsche Cayenne 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 375 HP | 290 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 385 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Land Rover Discovery is more dynamic to drive. Land Rover Discovery engine produces 85 HP more power than Porsche Cayenne, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Porsche Cayenne. Thanks to more power Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.1 | 12.9 | |
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The Porsche Cayenne is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Land Rover Discovery consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Cayenne, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Discovery could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 86 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Cayenne 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 370'000 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: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Porsche Cayenne 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.70 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1770 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`240 | 2`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 9400 | |
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