The Comparative Analysis :
Land Rover Defender SW 90 Td4 (07 - 11) vs. Land Rover Discovery 3.0 V6 SC Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 27,800

€ 55,600

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600
ⓘ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 V6 SC.
Defender SW 90 Td4
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
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 V6 SC
3759 lb
Curb Weight
5512 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7143 lb

Weight Difference:
1753 lb
31.81 %

General
Defender SW 90 Td4
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
LD
Generation
LA
Off-Road Vehicle
Car Body Style
Off-Road Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 V6 SC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6500 rpm
Defender SW 90 Td4
120 hp
335 hp
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
266 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Defender SW 90 Td4
266 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
Performance
Defender SW 90 Td4
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
82 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
17 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
774 ft
0.000 sec

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

Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
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31.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
Defender SW 90 Td4
31.33 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Defender SW 90 Td4
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Defender SW 90 Td4
24 mpg
20 mpg
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
27 mpg
highway
24 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.7 gal
373 mi
Range
465 mi
Defender SW 90 Td4
373 mi
465 mi
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
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).
217.9 kWh
Defender SW 90 Td4
205.7 kWh
217.9 kWh
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Defender SW 90 Td4
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1863 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
45.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
35.7 cu ft
























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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
72.4 cu ft