2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Renault Clio
To start off, 2009 Renault Clio 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Clio. 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Clio. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Renault Clio | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Discovery | Clio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 50 L |