2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Renault Koleos
To start off, 2011 Renault Koleos 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 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 1054 kg more than 2011 Renault Koleos.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (425 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Koleos. (320 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Koleos.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Renault Koleos | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Discovery | Koleos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 320 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |