2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avensis 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 2,494 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 868 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Avensis. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avensis. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Avensis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |