2008 Volkswagen Caravelle vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle would be higher. At 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 315 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle. (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle. 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Caravelle | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Engine Size | 2461 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 370 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1835 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2922 mm |
