Lexus GX 2002 vs Land Rover Discovery 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Land Rover Discovery) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 445 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Lexus GX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GX engine produces 48 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery, but torque is 11 NM less than Land Rover Discovery. Thanks to more power Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.7 | 10.4 | |
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The Land Rover Discovery is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 4.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GX could require 645 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Land Rover Discovery 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
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Lexus GX is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus GX is 5 cm longer than the Land Rover Discovery, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GX is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 8 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1238 litres | 1192 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 1192 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 1238 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2513 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 0.9 metres more than that of the Land Rover Discovery, which means Lexus GX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 3`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 7000 | |
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