2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S80. (200 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 947 kg more than 2005 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S80. (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S80. 2005 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Range Rover Sport | S80 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4197 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |