2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover LR3 | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | LR3 | Golf |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1782 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |