2000 Audi Steppenwolf vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi Steppenwolf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi Steppenwolf would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2000 Audi Steppenwolf. (222 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi Steppenwolf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 485 kg more than 2000 Audi Steppenwolf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi Steppenwolf. (320 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi Steppenwolf. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2000 Audi Steppenwolf has manual transmission. 2000 Audi Steppenwolf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi Steppenwolf | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | Steppenwolf | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
