2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 877 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco 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. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Discovery | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 207 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1404 mm |