2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2008 Skoda Roomster
To start off, 2008 Skoda Roomster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Roomster. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Roomster.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Skoda Roomster. 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 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Roomster. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Roomster. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2008 Skoda Roomster has manual transmission. 2008 Skoda Roomster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Land Rover LR3 | 2008 Skoda Roomster | |
Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
Model | LR3 | Roomster |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4393 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |