2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen GTI 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen GTI. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen GTI. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Discovery | GTI |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4211 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |