2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 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 2,720 cc (6 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 722 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Discovery | Sharan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2919 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |