2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rio would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 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 1341 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Rio. 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio. 2007 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Kia Rio | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Discovery | Rio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |