2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Opel Agila
To start off, 2010 Opel Agila 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 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 1260 kg more than 2010 Opel Agila.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Opel Agila. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Agila. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Agila has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Agila 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 | 2010 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Agila |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 41 L |
