2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Audi A6
To start off, 2012 Audi A6 is newer by 4 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 365 kg more than 2012 Audi A6.
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, 2012 Audi A6 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2012 Audi A6 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. 2012 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Audi A6 | |
Make | Land Rover | Audi |
Model | Discovery | A6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 310 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2913 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 75 L |