2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 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 4,132 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (760 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi Q7 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | Q7 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4132 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 760 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 93 L |