2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Eos 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 695 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Eos.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Eos.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Discovery | Eos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1400 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4423 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1444 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |