2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Seat Leon

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 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Leon would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 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 819 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Leon. 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 (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 2007 Seat Leon
Make Land Rover Seat
Model Discovery Leon
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3950 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 138 HP
Torque 341 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71.1 mm 95.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 170 km/hour 205 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.8 seconds 9.3 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2175 kg 1356 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.7 L/100km 6.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 55 L


 

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