2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2004 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen GTI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen GTI 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 120 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. (180 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1107 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. (235 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2004 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | LR3 | GTI |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |
