2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Volvo V50
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Volvo V50. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V50 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo V50. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo V50. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo V50. 2005 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | V50 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 62 L |