The Comparative Analysis :
Land Rover Discovery 2.7 TdV6 Automatic (09 - 10) vs. Land Rover Defender 90 Td4 (11 - 14)
€ 44,400

€ 27,800

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 Discovery 2.7 TdV6 is 43.6 inches longer, 4.9 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Defender Soft Top 90 Td4.
Discovery 2.7 TdV6
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
74.3
75.4
83.3
78.6
70.5
78.3
75.4 in
Width
70.5 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
74.3 in
Height
78.6 in
113.6
190.1
92.9
146.5
190.1 in
Length
146.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
92.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Discovery 2.7 TdV6
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
5481 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
7143 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
1645 lb
30.01 %

General
Discovery 2.7 TdV6
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
LA
Generation
LD
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Discovery 2.7 TdV6
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Discovery 2.7 TdV6
187 hp
120 hp
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
325 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Discovery 2.7 TdV6
325 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
Performance
Discovery 2.7 TdV6
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Discovery 2.7 TdV6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
719 ft
0.000 sec

Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
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29.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.97 lb/hp
Discovery 2.7 TdV6
29.31 lb/hp
31.97 lb/hp
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Discovery 2.7 TdV6
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Discovery 2.7 TdV6
23 mpg
24 mpg
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
28 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
536 mi
Range
373 mi
Discovery 2.7 TdV6
536 mi
373 mi
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
Environmental Impact
209.9 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).
205.7 kWh
Discovery 2.7 TdV6
209.9 kWh
205.7 kWh
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Discovery 2.7 TdV6
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
5
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
3
1662 lb
Maximum Payload
1687 lb
35.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data










70.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data