2000 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 582 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
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 Volkswagen Golf (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Land Rover Range Rover | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Range Rover | Golf |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1508 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2578 mm |
