2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Volvo C70

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 489 kg more than 2006 Volvo C70.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo C70. 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, 2006 Volvo C70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo C70 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 2006 Volvo C70
Make Land Rover Volvo
Model Discovery C70
Year Released 2008 2006
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 2519 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 240 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 15.3 seconds 7.6 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1711 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 62 L


 

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