Land Rover Discovery 2004 vs Lexus LX 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 234 HP | |
| Torque: | 427 NM | 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
|
Land Rover Discovery is more dynamic to drive. Land Rover Discovery engine produces 65 HP more power than Lexus LX, but torque is 7 NM less than Lexus LX. Thanks to more power Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.0 | 16.0 | |
|
The Land Rover Discovery is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Land Rover Discovery consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LX, which means that by driving the Land Rover Discovery over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 86 litres | 96 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 690 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) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LX 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 LX 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 GX | |
| 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 | |
|
Land Rover Discovery is smaller, but higher. Land Rover Discovery is 5 cm shorter than the Lexus LX, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Land Rover Discovery is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 8 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1192 litres | 541 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 1192 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 541 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery is 0.6 metres less than that of the Lexus LX, which means Land Rover Discovery can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`230 | 3`112 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 13 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Land Rover Discovery has
|
Lexus LX has
| |