2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 500 kg more than 2013 Volvo S80.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volvo S80. 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, 2013 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | S80 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1493 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2835 mm |