2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2009 Seat Ibiza 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1312 kg more than 2009 Seat Ibiza.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Seat Ibiza. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Ibiza. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Land Rover | Seat |
Model | Discovery | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 9.3 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 | 2494 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |