2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Volvo C70
To start off, 2009 Volvo C70 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.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo C70. 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 (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo C70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo C70. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2009 Volvo C70 has manual transmission. 2009 Volvo C70 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | C70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 62 L |