2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2005 Seat Ibiza

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 2005 Seat Ibiza. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Ibiza.

Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Ibiza. 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 (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Ibiza. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Ibiza. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Ibiza 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.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 Seat Ibiza
Make Land Rover Seat
Model Range Rover Sport Ibiza
Year Released 2008 2005
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4197 cc 1196 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 63 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 570 Nm 112 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 3960 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 104 L 45 L


 

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