2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.

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 Audi Q7 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2006 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi Q7 2008 Land Rover Discovery
Make Audi Land Rover
Model Q7 Discovery
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3597 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 0 HP
Torque 360 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 220 km/hour 165 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.3 seconds 12.8 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2244 kg 2175 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13 L/100km 16.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 93 L