2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, 2007 Volvo S40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 900 kg more than 2007 Volvo S40.
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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | S40 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 58 L |