2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Audi A6
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. 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 355 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Audi A6 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2009 Audi A6 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. 2009 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Audi A6 | |
Make | Land Rover | Audi |
Model | Discovery | A6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 230 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 91.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |