2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1388 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle. (165 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Range Rover Sport | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |