2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 831 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (315 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. 2003 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2004 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2004 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Discovery | Golf |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4553 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1244 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |