Porsche Macan 2018 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Porsche Macan) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Land Rover Discovery Sport) 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Porsche Macan is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Macan engine produces 102 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery Sport, but torque is 10 NM less than Land Rover Discovery Sport. Thanks to more power Porsche Macan reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.5 | |
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The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Macan consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Macan could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Land Rover Discovery Sport 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A7 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar XE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Land Rover Discovery Sport might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Land Rover Discovery Sport engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Porsche Macan 2018 2.0 engine: This engine, while more reliable than previous versions of the EA88 series, still has several characteristic issues. The main problems include:
Timing chain stretching. The chain typically lasts around ... More about Porsche Macan 2018 2.0 engine Land Rover Discovery Sport 2019 2.0 engine: This engine is known for its relatively limited lifespan. In early production models, balance shaft bearings wore out quickly and started making noise. The chain-driven timing system, located on the flywheel ... More about Land Rover Discovery Sport 2019 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.73 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 963 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1795 litres | no data | |
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Land Rover Discovery Sport has more luggage space. Porsche Macan has 463 litres less trunk space than the Land Rover Discovery Sport. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Macan is 0.2 metres more than that of the Land Rover Discovery Sport. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 60 800 | 27 200 | |
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