Lexus RX 2003 vs Land Rover Discovery 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RX) 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: | 204 HP | 137 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 67 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery, but torque is 17 NM less than Land Rover Discovery. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 9.4 | |
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The Land Rover Discovery is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 2.8 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 RX could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 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 | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.90 m | |
| Lexus RX is 4 cm longer than the Land Rover Discovery, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 1290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2130 litres | 1970 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus RX has 851 litres less trunk space than the Land Rover Discovery. This could mean that the Lexus RX 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 RX (by 160 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.5 metres less than that of the Land Rover Discovery, which means Lexus RX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5400 | |
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