2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (172 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | LR3 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
