2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2008 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1508 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Bora.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Bora 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 | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Bora |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.3 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |