2008 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Range Rover and 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (176 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1150 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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 (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle has manual transmission. 2008 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Range Rover | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
