Lexus GX 2013 vs Land Rover Discovery 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.0 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 chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 438 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Lexus GX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GX engine produces 47 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery, but torque is 162 NM less than Land Rover Discovery. Thanks to more power Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 8.8 | |
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The Land Rover Discovery is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 4 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 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1010 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: | 630'000 km | 420'000 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: | 20 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| 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: | 4.88 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 2.05 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Lexus GX is 5 cm longer than the Land Rover Discovery, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GX is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 621 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 621 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1832 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.45 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`990 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 200 | 16 000 | |
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