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Land Rover Discovery III vs Land Rover Discovery IV: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Land Rover Discovery III

Land Rover · 2004–2009

Discovery III

Power
145 kW197 PS
Kerb mass
-

Photo: Klaus Nahr / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Land Rover Discovery IV

Land Rover · 2009–2016

Discovery IV

D PI 387

Power
140 kW190 PS
Kerb mass
2,514 kg

Version spec sheet

Photo: Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

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In plain words

Land Rover Discovery III has more power: 145 kW (197 PS) against 140 kW (190 PS) for Land Rover Discovery IV. Land Rover Discovery III is the older design (from 2004); Land Rover Discovery IV arrived in 2009. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Land Rover Discovery III yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Full specifications

Land Rover Discovery IIILand Rover Discovery IV
General
Version 2.7 TDV6 · diesel · 145 kW (197 PS) 2.7 TDV6 · diesel · 140 kW (190 PS)
Production years 2004–2009 2009–2016
Body SUV SUV
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 145 kW (197 PS) 194 hp Better 140 kW (190 PS) 188 hp
Power, all versions 145–220 kW (197–299 PS) 194–295 hp 140–276 kW (190–375 PS) 188–370 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 440 Nm 325 lb-ft 440 Nm 325 lb-ft
Power per tonne No data 56 kW/t 68 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Diesel
Engine 6 cyl 6 cyl
Drive Four-wheel drive (4×4) Four-wheel drive (4×4)
Dimensions and weight
Length No data 4,829 mm 190.1 in
Width No data 1,915 mm 75.4 in
Height No data 1,887 mm 74.3 in
Wheelbase No data 2,885 mm 113.6 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. No data 2,514 kg 5,542 lb
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★☆ (2006) No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

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