2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,393 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 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4393 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 2166 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |