2005 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Wrangler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Wrangler would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1283 kg more than 2005 Jeep Wrangler.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2005 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2005 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Jeep Wrangler | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
Model | Wrangler | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 215 Nm | 640 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 22.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 88 L |