2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC90 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 2,720 cc (6 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 553 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC90.
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 (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC90. (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | XC90 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1783 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |