Lexus LX 1998 vs Land Rover Discovery 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus LX) 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: | 234 HP | 137 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LX engine produces 97 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery, whereas torque is 134 NM more than Land Rover Discovery. Thanks to more power Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.0 | 9.4 | |
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The Land Rover Discovery is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LX consumes 6.6 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 LX could require 990 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 1150 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 | 480'000 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: | 14 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GX | 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 LX 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 | 1.94 m | |
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Lexus LX is larger, but lower. Lexus LX is 19 cm longer than the Land Rover Discovery, 6 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LX is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 541 litres | 1290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2510 litres | 1970 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus LX has 749 litres less trunk space than the Land Rover Discovery. This could mean that the Lexus LX 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 LX (by 540 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 0.2 metres more than that of the Land Rover Discovery. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`112 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 3400 | |
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