2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Caddy 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. 2009 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 132 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Caddy. 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Caddy. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Caddy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Discovery | Caddy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |