2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Volvo XC70
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 Volvo XC70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo XC70 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 465 kg more than 2005 Volvo XC70.
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, 2005 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | XC70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2401 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 8.4 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 | 2200 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |