2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 805 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Discovery | Caravelle |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2460 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |