2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Renault Koleos
To start off, 2012 Renault Koleos 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 2,495 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 550 kg more than 2012 Renault Koleos.
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, 2012 Renault Koleos (320 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm). This means 2012 Renault Koleos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Koleos has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Koleos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Renault Koleos | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Discovery | Koleos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |