2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2011 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 3 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 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 1631 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. (230 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 2011 Volkswagen Polo. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2011 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 | 2011 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.3 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |