The Comparative Analysis :
Land Rover Defender SW 90 Td4 (07 - 11) vs. Land Rover Discovery 3.0 TdV6 Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 27,800

€ 44,600

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The Defender SW 90 Td4 is 36.8 inches shorter, 4.9 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Discovery 3.0 TdV6.
Defender SW 90 Td4
Discovery 3.0 TdV6
78
70.5
78.3
74.3
75.4
83.3
70.5 in
Width
75.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
78 in
Height
74.3 in
92.9
153.3
113.6
190.1
153.3 in
Length
190.1 in
92.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Defender SW 90 Td4
Discovery 3.0 TdV6
3759 lb
Curb Weight
5542 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
1784 lb
32.19 %

General
Defender SW 90 Td4
Discovery 3.0 TdV6
LD
Generation
LA
Off-Road Vehicle
Car Body Style
Off-Road Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Defender SW 90 Td4
Discovery 3.0 TdV6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 4000 rpm
Defender SW 90 Td4
120 hp
208 hp
Discovery 3.0 TdV6
266 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Defender SW 90 Td4
266 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Discovery 3.0 TdV6
Performance
Defender SW 90 Td4
Discovery 3.0 TdV6
82 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
17 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
774 ft
0.000 sec

Defender SW 90 Td4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Discovery 3.0 TdV6
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31.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
Defender SW 90 Td4
31.33 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Discovery 3.0 TdV6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Defender SW 90 Td4
Discovery 3.0 TdV6
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Defender SW 90 Td4
24 mpg
31 mpg
Discovery 3.0 TdV6
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
27 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
373 mi
Range
662 mi
Defender SW 90 Td4
373 mi
662 mi
Discovery 3.0 TdV6
Environmental Impact
205.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
158.4 kWh
Defender SW 90 Td4
205.7 kWh
158.4 kWh
Discovery 3.0 TdV6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Defender SW 90 Td4
Discovery 3.0 TdV6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1863 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
45.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
35.7 cu ft
























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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
72.4 cu ft