2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,394 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 494 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg.
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 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (306 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2002 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Discovery | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 95.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 100 L |