2004 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 721 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Land Rover Range Rover | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Range Rover | Sharan |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1794 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1904 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2919 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |