2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTD
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen GTD 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1052 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. 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 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen GTD.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover LR3 | 2012 Volkswagen GTD | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | LR3 | GTD |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1409 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4213 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |