2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 3 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 591 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 6. 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, 2011 Mazda 6 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2011 Mazda 6 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. 2011 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Discovery | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3700 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 272 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |