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Lexus RX vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Land Rover Discovery?

Lexus RX vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Lexus RX

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

RX

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lexus RX is very slightly cheaper – starting at 63,300 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,071 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

Discovery

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RX offers marginally more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 149 Nm more.

RX

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RX is a bit lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 351 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers considerably more boot space – 986 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 525 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries noticeably more – 803 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 183 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RX stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £63,300
RX

Lexus RX

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 207 - 371 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 km
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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Angelo Ponte
16 May 2026, 14:16:35

Tried as a replacement car. The driving pleasure and comfort are unmatched by Alfa.

Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Lexus RX
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
551 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Land Rover
Is the Lexus RX offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus RX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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