2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 5 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 46 more horse power than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 59 kg more than 2011 Kia Cee'd. 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 2011 Kia Cee'd. 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Land Rover | Kia |
| Model | Discovery | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1341 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 53 L |
