2008 Ford Edge vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Edge would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 665 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 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, 2008 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Edge | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Edge | LR2 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |