2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2008 Volkswagen Fox
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Fox is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1503 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. (124 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Fox has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Fox will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 2008 Volkswagen Fox | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Range Rover | Fox |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1012 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |