2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2001 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 132 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1206 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2001 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | LR3 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
