2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
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 Volkswagen Citi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Citi 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 1852 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. 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 (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Discovery | Citi |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1423 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 49 L |