2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2009 Peugeot 307 is newer by 3 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Peugeot 307. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 584 kg more than 2009 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Peugeot 307. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Discovery | 307 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 50 L |