2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Citroen C4

To start off, 2009 Citroen C4 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 2,495 cc, 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 944 kg more than 2009 Citroen C4.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C4. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C4.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 2009 Citroen C4
Make Land Rover Citroen
Model Discovery C4
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 1360 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 87 HP
Torque 300 Nm 133 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 19.5:1 11.2:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 152 km/hour 182 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 15.3 seconds 14.2 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1256 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 60 L