2008 Audi S4 vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Audi S4 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 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 949 kg more than 2008 Audi S4.
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 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi S4 | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | S4 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |