2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (178 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1125 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (371 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2008 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Discovery | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 178 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 62 L |