2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rodius 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 252 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Rodius.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 SsangYong Rodius. 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, 2009 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
Model | Discovery | Rodius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |