2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 4 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 4,394 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 708 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. 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 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 12.6 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 | 2480 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
