2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Citi 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 2,495 cc, 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 976 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Discovery | Citi |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1421 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 11.3 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 | 2200 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 49 L |
