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 3,598 cc (6 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 5 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 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 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 | 3598 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 93 L |