2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Caddy would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 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 705 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Discovery | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1595 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |
