2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 684 kg more than 2008 Citroen C5.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | C5 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1491 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 93 L |
