Lexus GX 2002 vs Land Rover Discovery 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 2.5 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 137 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Lexus GX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GX engine produces 101 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery, whereas torque is 134 NM more than Land Rover Discovery. Thanks to more power Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.7 | 9.4 | |
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The Land Rover Discovery is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 5.3 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 795 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1130 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 | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 560'000 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: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus LX | Used also on Land Rover Defender | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
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Lexus GX is larger, but lower. Lexus GX is 19 cm longer than the Land Rover Discovery, 6 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GX is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1238 litres | 1290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2513 litres | 1970 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus GX has 52 litres less trunk space than the Land Rover Discovery. This could mean that the Lexus GX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 543 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 0.5 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 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 5200 | |
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