2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Volkswagen Citi 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 1317 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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 (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Discovery | Citi |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 49 L |