2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1599 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Discovery | Polo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1390 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.5 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1109 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |