Land Rover Discovery 2004 vs Lexus GX 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 299 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 427 NM | 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Land Rover Discovery is more dynamic to drive. Land Rover Discovery engine produces 61 HP more power than Lexus GX, but torque is 7 NM less than Lexus GX. Thanks to more power Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.0 | 14.7 | |
| Land Rover Discovery consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Discovery could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 86 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus GX 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 700'000 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 Lexus GX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Used also on Lexus LX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
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Land Rover Discovery is smaller, but slightly higher. Land Rover Discovery is 5 cm shorter than the Lexus GX, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Land Rover Discovery is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 8 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1192 litres | 1238 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 1192 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 1238 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2513 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery is 0.9 metres less than that of the Lexus GX, which means Land Rover Discovery can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`230 | 2`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 11 600 | |
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