2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 290 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle. 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, both vehicles can yield 340 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 | 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Discovery | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |
