2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2009 Volvo V50
To start off, 2009 Volvo V50 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Volvo V50. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 974 kg more than 2009 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo V50. 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 (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo V50. (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo V50.
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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2009 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Range Rover Sport | V50 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4197 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |