Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)?

2006–2010 vs 2004–2009 · SUV 5-door/Pickup vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Explorer IV (U251) 5,245 mm, Discovery 3 (L319) 4,835 mm — a 41 cm difference.
Boot: Explorer IV (U251) 385 l, Discovery 3 (L319) 1,260 l.
Lowest consumption: Explorer IV (U251) 13.9 l/100 km, Discovery 3 (L319) 10.2 l/100 km.
Power: Explorer IV (U251) 153–215 kW, Discovery 3 (L319) 140–220 kW.
Standard equipment: Explorer IV (U251) 22 items (XLS), Discovery 3 (L319) 33 items (S).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Explorer IV (U251)2006–2010 · 6 engines · XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer, LimitedSpecifications →Listings →

Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)2004–2009 · 3 engines · S, SE, HSESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Explorer IV (U251)2006–2010no listings	Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)2004–2009no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,912 mm–5,245 mm	Length4,835 mm
Width	Width1,872 mm	Width1,915 mm
Height	Height1,834 mm–1,849 mm	Height1,887 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,888 mm–3,327 mm	Wheelbase2,885 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance208 mm	Ground clearance240 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume385 l	Trunk volume1,260 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,950 kg–2,180 kg	Curb weight2,510 kg–2,637 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank85 l	Fuel tank86 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2010	Production years2004–2009
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door, Pickup	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines3
Power	Power153–215 kW (208–292 hp)	Power140–220 kW (190–299 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.0–4.6	Displacement (l)2.7–4.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption13.9 l/100 km · 4.6 V8	Lowest consumption10.2 l/100 km · 2.7 TDV6 Manual
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 4.6 V8 4WD	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 4.4 V8
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed195 km/h
Trim levelsXLS · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · XLS	Items in the base trim33 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Eddie Bauer	Items in the top trim42 · HSE
Equipment · Comfort4 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 3
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 5
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox—	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)?

Length: Ford Explorer IV (U251) 5,245 mm, Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319) 4,835 mm (a 410 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,327 vs 2,885 mm. Boot: 385 vs 1,260 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)?

The most frugal Ford Explorer IV (U251) uses 13.9 l/100 km (4.6 V8); the most frugal Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319) 10.2 l/100 km (2.7 TDV6 Manual).

Which is more powerful — Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)?

The strongest Ford Explorer IV (U251) makes 215 kW (292 hp) (4.6 V8); the strongest Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319) 220 kW (299 hp) (4.4 V8).

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