2008 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Wrangler and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 608 kg more than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Wrangler | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
Model | Wrangler | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1949 kg | 2557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |