Land Rover Discovery 2002 vs Nissan Pathfinder 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 137 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 403 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
|
Nissan Pathfinder is a more dynamic driving. Land Rover Discovery engine produces 37 HP less power than Nissan Pathfinder, whereas torque is 103 NM less than Nissan Pathfinder. Due to the lower power, Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.7 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
|
The Nissan Pathfinder is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Land Rover Discovery consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Discovery could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Land Rover Discovery consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Land Rover Discovery gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 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 | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Land Rover Defender | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Navara, Nissan Murano | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Pathfinder might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.78 m | |
| Land Rover Discovery is 4 cm shorter than the Nissan Pathfinder, 3 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Discovery is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1290 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1970 litres | 2091 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Land Rover Discovery has 775 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Pathfinder. The Nissan Pathfinder may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pathfinder (by 121 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery is 0.5 metres less than that of the Nissan Pathfinder, which means Land Rover Discovery can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | 2`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Land Rover Discovery has
|
Nissan Pathfinder has
| |