2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2010 Audi Q5 is newer by 2 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 305 kg more than 2010 Audi Q5.
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, 2010 Audi Q5 (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2010 Audi Q5 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. 2010 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | Discovery | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 75 L |
