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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg 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 (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 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.
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 | 2720 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 216 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.9 mm |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |