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Lexus RX vs Land Rover Discovery - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (371 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (63500 £ vs 67400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Land Rover Discovery?

Lexus RX

Land Rover Discovery

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 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 63500 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lexus RX manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.40 L. The difference is about 7.30 L per 100 km.

Discovery

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RX has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 371 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 6.20 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.30 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lexus RX performs slight better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Land Rover Discovery tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Discovery pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 700 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 149 Nm difference.

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 noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Lexus RX is slightly lighter – 2040 kg compared to 2391 kg. The difference is around 351 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers decisively more room – 986 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 525 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Discovery performs somewhat better – up to 2061 L, which is about 383 L more than the Lexus RX.

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

Who wins the race?

The Lexus RX proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lexus RX is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £63,500
RX

Lexus RX

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 371 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8 L
  • Electric Range : 68 km
Lexus RX
Land Rover Discovery

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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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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
63500 - 84700 £
Price
67400 - 96900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8 L
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
68 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 182 g/km
co2
221 - 224 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
89 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2040 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
2391 - 2442 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
4890 mm
Length
4956 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
2073 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1846 mm
Max trunk capacity
1678 L
Max trunk capacity
1997 - 2061 L
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
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 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
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
194 - 209 km/h
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
184 - 273 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
2393 - 2487 cm3
Engine capacity
2997 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, G
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.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.