2008 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 3,628 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1363 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Range Rover | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3628 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2717 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 55 L |