2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Volvo C30
To start off, 2013 Volvo C30 is newer by 6 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2013 Volvo C30. (224 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo C30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1244 kg more than 2013 Volvo C30. 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 2013 Volvo C30. 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 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo C30. (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo C30. 2007 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2013 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2013 Volvo C30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | C30 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4266 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2039 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1447 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |