2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Volvo C30
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 Volvo C30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo C30 would be higher. At 2,501 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 921 kg more than 2007 Volvo C30.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo C30. 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, 2007 Volvo C30 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2007 Volvo C30 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 Volvo C30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | C30 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2501 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4250 mm |