1996 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. 2012 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1996 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1996 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
Model | Golf | LR2 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 317 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2659 mm |