2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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 1370 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. 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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1418 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.3 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |