2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle
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 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 287 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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 (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 55 L |
