2008 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Touran | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
Model | Touran | LR4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 375 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 86 L |