2008 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 GS Automatic vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 TD E
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 GS Automatic and 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 TD E 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 3.9 GS Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 TD E weights approximately 319 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 GS Automatic.
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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 TD E (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 GS Automatic. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 TD E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 GS Automatic. 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 GS Automatic has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 TD E has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 TD E will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 GS Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 GS Automatic | 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 TD E | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Discovery | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 82 L |