2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran

To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.

Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Land Rover Discovery 2007 Volkswagen Touran
Make Land Rover Volkswagen
Model Discovery Touran
Year Released 2004 2007
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4556 cc 1895 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 217 HP 104 HP
Torque 407 Nm 250 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 19.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.1 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 60 L


 

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