2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 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 1429 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Cee'd. 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 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Discovery | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 85.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 53 L |