2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 3 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 4,015 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 16 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Eos has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Eos 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 2010 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | LR3 | Eos |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |
