2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
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 Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Polo 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 1693 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. 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 513 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (127 Nm @ 3800 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 Polo. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Polo 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 | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |