2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 800 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Make Land Rover Volkswagen
Model Discovery Jetta
Year Released 2008 2012
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2494 cc 2500 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 170 HP
Torque 300 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4644 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1482 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2651 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 55 L