Lexus RX 2003 vs Land Rover Discovery 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 19 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery, but torque is 57 NM less than Land Rover Discovery. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 16.7 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery, which means that by driving the Lexus RX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 675 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 (€): | 6800 | 5000 | |
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