2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, 2007 Volvo S60 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 S60 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 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 1000 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo S60. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S60. (351 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S60. 2007 Volvo S60 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. 2007 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | S60 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |