2008 Audi A4 vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Audi A4 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 3,187 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1548 kg more than 2008 Audi A4.
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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A4 | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A4 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3187 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |