2003 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 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, 2003 Volkswagen Golf (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 227 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 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, 2003 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Golf | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
