2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 5 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 526 kg more than 2013 Audi A6.
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, 2013 Audi A6 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Audi A6 | |
Make | Land Rover | Audi |
Model | Discovery | A6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2912 mm |