2007 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 745 kg more than 2007 Audi A4.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Audi A4 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A4 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |