2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 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 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 827 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC70.
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 (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC70. 2010 Volvo XC70 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 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | XC70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3200 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 | 2708 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1603 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2814 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |