The Comparative Analysis :
Land Rover Discovery 3.0 V6 SC Automatic (14 - 15) vs. Land Rover Defender 90 Td4 (11 - 14)
€ 55,600

€ 27,800

€ 55,600
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 3.0 V6 SC is 43.6 inches longer, 4.9 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Defender Soft Top 90 Td4.
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
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 3.0 V6 SC
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
5655 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
7143 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
1819 lb
32.17 %

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

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
335 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
335 hp
120 hp
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
332 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
332 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
Performance
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
719 ft
0.000 sec

Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
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16.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.97 lb/hp
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
16.88 lb/hp
31.97 lb/hp
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
20 mpg
24 mpg
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
24 mpg
highway
26 mpg
22.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
465 mi
Range
373 mi
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
465 mi
373 mi
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
Environmental Impact
217.9 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 3.0 V6 SC
217.9 kWh
205.7 kWh
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Discovery 3.0 V6 SC
Defender Soft Top 90 Td4
5
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
3
1488 lb
Maximum Payload
1687 lb
35.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data










72.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data